How does Isaiah 25:7 encourage us to share the gospel with others? “On this mountain He will swallow up the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations.” The Veil Over Humanity • Scripture portrays a universal “shroud” of spiritual blindness (2 Corinthians 4:3-4). • Left in place, the veil hides God’s glory and the hope of salvation (Ephesians 4:17-18). • Isaiah identifies the veil as something God Himself will deal with; people cannot lift it by their own efforts (John 6:44). God’s Promise to Remove the Veil • “He will swallow [it] up”—a decisive, complete act, not a partial fix. • Fulfilled in Jesus, who “abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel” (2 Timothy 1:10). • The veil is lifted whenever someone “turns to the Lord” (2 Corinthians 3:16). • The cross is the “mountain” where the promise was secured, and the empty tomb proves it (Isaiah 25:8; 1 Corinthians 15:54-57). Why This Fuels Our Urgency to Share the Gospel • Certainty—God has pledged to remove the veil, so our witness is never in vain (Isaiah 55:11). • Compassion—knowing people are truly blinded moves us to act, not judge (Matthew 9:36-38). • Authority—Jesus sends us with the same power that conquers the shroud (Matthew 28:18-20). • Hope—every conversation can become the moment God “calls you out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9). • Global vision—the promise is for “all peoples…all nations,” driving missions, prayer, and sacrificial giving (Revelation 7:9-10). Practical Ways to Respond • Pray specifically for eyes to be opened (Acts 26:18). • Share the gospel plainly; only unveiled truth sets people free (John 8:31-32). • Use Scripture; faith comes by hearing the word of Christ (Romans 10:17). • Testify to how God lifted your own veil (Mark 5:19-20). • Engage every culture confidently, trusting God’s promise to reach “all nations” (Psalm 67:2). |
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