June 30, 2026 - Isaiah 13-19

Babylon, Moab, Damascus, Cush, Egypt, Assyria, Tyre and the way of the sea . . . And so, in addition to preaching to Jerusalem and the southern kingdom of Judah, Isaiah had something to say to the surrounding nations, also.  The entire Bible is clear on this matter, i.e., that all countries and all peoples everywhere are accountable to one God, the God of Israel.  After all, there are not many gods, only one.  He will bless those who acknowledge him and will judge those who reject him and his instructions.  Isn’t it amazing that, among every nation and people, the way of salvation is open and, though, a nation at large rejects God’s call, those weary, sin-sick souls, called so graciously, and who turn to Christ will always know his grace and salvation.  Hear what Isaiah had to say about Egypt:  “And the LORD will make himself known to the Egyptians, and the Egyptians will know the LORD in that day and worship with sacrifice and offering, and they will make vows to the LORD and perform them.  And the LORD will strike Egypt, striking and healing, and they will return to the LORD, and he will listen to their pleas for mercy and heal them” (19:21-22).  Even Egypt!  Wow, even Egypt!

Jesus, gracious One, calleth now to thee,

“Come, O sinner, come!”

Calls so tenderly, calls so lovingly,

“Now, O sinner, come.”

Words of peace and blessing,

Christ’s own love confessing;

Hear the sweet voice of Jesus,

Full, full of love;

Calling tenderly, calling lovingly,

“Come, O sinner, come.”

Weary, sin-sick soul, called so graciously,

Canst thou dare refuse?

Mercy offered thee, freely, tenderly,

Wilt thou still abuse?

Come, for time is flying,

Haste, thy lamp is dying.   -- Mrs. S. A. Collins (1877)