How can Isaiah 19:21 inspire us to share the Gospel with others? The Lord’s Promise to Make Himself Known “ ‘The LORD will make Himself known to Egypt, and on that day the Egyptians will acknowledge the LORD. They will worship with sacrifices and offerings; they will make vows to the LORD and fulfill them.’ ” (Isaiah 19:21) Key Insights from Isaiah 19:21 • God Himself initiates revelation—“The LORD will make Himself known.” • Former idol-worshipers (“Egypt”) become wholehearted worshipers of the one true God. • Genuine acknowledgment leads to visible worship: sacrifices, offerings, vows kept. • The prophecy speaks literally of a future historical moment, underscoring Scripture’s reliability. Why This Prophecy Fuels Gospel Witness • God’s heart embraces all nations; therefore, no culture is beyond His reach. • If the Lord intends to reveal Himself, our evangelism joins a guaranteed divine agenda. • The coming global worship scene (Revelation 7:9-10) motivates present-day outreach. • Seeing pagans become priests teaches that radical transformation is possible for anyone we meet (2 Corinthians 5:17). Practical Steps for Sharing the Gospel Today - Pray with confidence that the Lord still “makes Himself known.” - Tell personal stories of how He revealed Himself to you; testimony mirrors the pattern in Isaiah 19:21. - Present the full Gospel—sin, sacrifice, and surrender—just as Egypt moved from idols to offerings. - Cross cultural lines intentionally; Egypt represents the outsider God longs to bring inside. - Encourage new believers to keep their “vows”—obedience, baptism, fellowship, and service. - Celebrate every step of worship growth; transformed lives authenticate the message. Scriptures That Echo the Same Mission • Matthew 28:19-20—“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” • Acts 1:8—“You will receive power … and you will be My witnesses … to the ends of the earth.” • Isaiah 45:22—“Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth.” • 1 Peter 2:9—“…that you may proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” All confirm the literal, worldwide scope first pictured in Isaiah 19:21. Encouragement for Faithful Witnesses - The same God who once reached Egypt is actively pursuing hearts today. - Our role is to announce; His role is to awaken. - Because Scripture is accurate and certain, we labor with assurance that “your labor in the Lord is not in vain” (1 Corinthians 15:58). |
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