Isaiah 54

CHAPTER 54THEME: The regathered and restored wife of Jehovah; the rejoicing and righteous restored wife of JehovahThis is the logical chapter to follow Isaiah 53, because it is the song that accompanies salvation and the future glories of Israel. You see, the Redeemer is coming to Zion, and some day they will behold Him.

Isaiah 54:1

THE REGATHERED AND RESTORED WIFE OF JEHOVAHHe is speaking directly to Israel saying they should sing. I can’t sing. If you can, that’s wonderful. But some day I am going to be able to sing. Redemption brings a song into the world. The world produces the blues; the redeemed sing of blessings. The world has its rock; the redeemed sing of redemption.

The world plays jazz; the redeemed have the reality of joy. Only the redeemed have a song of joy. The redeemed will sing the song of redemption whether on earth or in heaven. “And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth” (Rev_5:9-10). What a picture we have here! You see, it is the church mentioned in Revelation, but in Isaiah 54 it is the nation Israel. The church is called a chaste virgin while Israel is characterized as the restored wife. “Sing, O barren.” In the past Israel has been as a barren wife. Sarah’s life was this in miniature. She was barren, childless, an old woman ninety years old with no children. God caused the barren to bring forth a son, and just think of the millions that have come from her! So the first word after the crucifixion in chapter 53 is “Sing.” It is a call to Israel to sing. But the Jews are not singing over in their land today. In the past Israel has been as a barren wife, but in the future her travailing will be over. Her travailing so far has produced only windlike the mountain that travailed and brought forth a mouse! But her future is glorious because she will have many children in the future.

Isaiah 54:2

The nation Israel has never occupied the entire land given to them by the Lord. The land God marked out for them in Jos_1:4 is about 300,000 square miles. Even in Israel’s heyday, when they reached their zenith under David and Solomon, they only occupied 30,000 square milesthat is quite a difference. Now God says they are going to lengthen their cords and strengthen their stakes. And they are going to be safe in the land. They won’t need to be afraid of the Arab in that day. During the Millennium, Israel will occupy the total borders of the land. Also, the city of Jerusalem will push out into the suburban areas, and there will be no traffic jams.

Isaiah 54:3

The Gentiles have occupied most of the Land of Promisethey have it today. But they will have to withdraw to their own borders. The problem in the world today is not only that individuals are trying to step over into somebody else’s territory, but nations are trying to expand their borders. This causes problems. People just keep wanting more and more and more, which is what produces wars.

Isaiah 54:5

God will own them then as His redeemed in that day.

Isaiah 54:6

Israel is today like a wife that has been divorced for adultery. That is the figure of speech that is used.

Isaiah 54:7

In that day not only Israel, but all of us are going to look back at what we thought was terrible down here in this life, and it will seem as Paul described it “a light affliction, which is but for a moment.” And it will work for us an “exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” We need to get our eyes focused on things which are not seen rather than things that are seen (see 2Co_4:17-18).

Isaiah 54:10

If you feel that God is going to break His covenant which He made with Abraham, Isaiah would have you know that you are wrong. God will not break His covenant; He will never break it.

Isaiah 54:11

THE REJOICING AND RIGHTEOUS RESTORED WIFE OF JEHOVAHNow God begins to comfort Israel that she might rejoice.

Isaiah 54:13

This is the day when the knowledge of the Lord shall cover the earth. This brings peace.

Isaiah 54:14

Following righteousness is freedom from fear. Now notice this marvelous verse of Scripture.

Isaiah 54:17

Even in the past and in the present, God has been opposed to anti-Semitism. No enemy of God’s chosen nation has ever prospered. The witnesses to this truth are Pharaoh, Haman, Herod, and Hitler. There are a lot of anti-Semites in this country who ought to read this verse. This verse is a promise of God.