“There
is no peace, says the Lord, for the wicked.” Isaiah 48:22
There are three distinct sections to
Isaiah 40 – 66. Each section concludes with this statement or a version of it.
The word of God draws distinct lines between having peace and not having peace.
When God says “no peace”, He isn’t
just talking about our lives in this moment. There is eternal sorrow and
hopelessness for those who reject Christ.
But in Christ, to those who are
forgiven by faith, there is multiplied peace. Jesus said in John, “My peace I give unto you.” Believers
have the peace of Christ. Romans tells us that “having been justified by faith we have peace with God.” He is no
longer angry at us for our sins. In Philippians it says we can “peace that surpasses understanding.”
Isaiah says we can have “peace, perfect
peace.” That is what we can have by throwing our sins on Christ and
trusting in His perfect salvation. For the others, however, there is no peace
for the wicked.
Dear Father, Thank You for the
multiplied peace we find in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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