How can Isaiah 66:18 inspire us to share the Gospel more effectively? God’s Global Vision in Isaiah 66:18 “‘And I, knowing their works and their thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory.’” (Isaiah 66:18) Moved by God’s Missionary Heart • The Lord Himself is “coming to gather.” Our witness is not human initiative alone; we join God’s own movement. • “All nations and tongues” reveals His inclusive scope. No culture, language, or background is outside His redemptive plan. • “They will come and see My glory” places the focus on God’s fame, not our methods. We evangelize so others may behold His majesty. Practical Ways Isaiah 66:18 Fuels Our Witness • Align with His purpose: shape ministries, budgets, and personal schedules around reaching every people group. • Speak to the heart as well as the mind: He “knows their works and their thoughts,” so pray and present the Gospel expecting the Spirit to penetrate motives and desires (Hebrews 4:12). • Cultivate urgency: the phrase “I am coming” reminds us that time is limited (2 Peter 3:9, 15). • Highlight God’s glory: testify to what He has done in your life; emphasize His character, not merely moral improvement. • Celebrate diversity: partner with believers of other cultures, learn languages, support missionaries—mirroring the multicultural worship scene foretold (Revelation 7:9). Encouragement from Related Scriptures • Matthew 28:18-20—Jesus commissions us to “make disciples of all nations,” echoing Isaiah’s vision. • Acts 1:8—We receive power “to the ends of the earth,” showing the Spirit’s role in gathering. • John 3:16—God’s love extends to “the world,” providing the message we proclaim. Isaiah 66:18 raises our eyes to God’s unstoppable plan, assures us of His presence, and propels us to share the Gospel confidently and broadly until all peoples see His glory. |
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