Isaiah 25:9 And it shall be said in that day, See, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD… I. NOTHING WILL INSPIRE US WITH JOY AND CONFIDENCE IN THE DAY OF JUDGMENT BUT A REAL INTEREST IN JESUS CHRIST. I might go further, and say, that nothing but a good hope of an interest in Christ can give us real, abiding, exalted enjoyment in this life. II. NONE WILL IN THAT DAY HAVE A REAL INTEREST IN JESUS CHRIST, AND CONSEQUENTLY WILL REJOICE IN HIS SALVATION, BUT THOSE WHO ARE NOW WAITING FOR HIS COMING. This expression of "waiting for Christ," or other expressions of a like meaning, are frequently used in the New Testament, as descriptive of the character of Christians. 1. To "wait for Christ," implies a firm belief of His second coming, and of the infinitely momentous consequences which will follow that event. The true Christian is one who "walks by faith, and not by sight." 2. To "wait for Christ" implies constant endeavour to be prepared for that event. 3. It implies a "patient continuance in well-doing." (E. Cooper.) Parallel Verses KJV: And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation. |
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