Isaiah 43:11-12
I, even I, am the Lord,
And besides Me there is no savior.
I have declared and saved,
I have proclaimed,
And there was no foreign god among you;
Therefore you are My witnesses,”
Says the Lord, “that I am God.
Application:
In Isaiah 43:8–13, the Lord returns to a theme we see repeatedly in Isaiah—God’s ability to know the future because he is the one true God. His call for witnesses evokes the imagery of a courtroom (43:9–10).*
He called on the nations to testify about their gods’ ability to declare former things (43:9). Could their idols predict the future? Of course not. But Israel, his servant, was also called to testify; his people were also to function as witnesses (43:10, 12). They could truly say that the Lord—and not some foreign god—had alone … saved (43:12).*
That’s because no god was formed before me, and there will be none after me (43:10). Israel knew this, and their very existence proved God’s declaration. God is the only Savior—for Israel and for the world: Besides [him], there is no Savior (43:11). To look anywhere else for salvation is to look in vain.*
Israel’s existence and perseverance prove that God exists and that He is the only true God, the only Savior. This tiny nation should have been wiped off the map long ago if God hadn’t kept an eye on it (Psalm 121:4), as the apple of His eye (Deuteronomy 32:10).^
*Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 664.
^Reference: Ricardo
To God be the glory!
Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!
“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”
Numbers 6:24-26
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Disclaimer
When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. My prayer is that this message will inspire you to seek the Lord with all your heart and bring glory to His Holy name. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.
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