This chapter is filled with what Nephi would refer to as
“delights,” for there are so many prophesies about Christ. In verse 2 we read of the coming of the
Savior and His mission to restore us to God and to overcome death: “The people that walked in darkness have seen
a great light; they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them
hath the light shined.” Then there’s the
incredible verse 6 announcing His birth and sharing the poetic recitation: “and
his name shall be called, Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting
Father, The Prince of Peace.” Those are
delightful prophesies, aren’t they? But
it doesn’t end with the birth, death and resurrection of the Savior. Later in the chapter Isaiah talks of one of
those ongoing delights that helps us to love the Lord. After describing the abominations of the
human race, we read these words that can comfort those who are worried about
“wayward” loved ones: “For all this his
anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.” The Lord never gives up on us.
No comments:
Post a Comment