ISAIAH’S PROPHECY CONFIRMED IN CHRIST JESUS
Isaiah prophesied God’s coming judgment on Israel and Judah. Yet, he also prophesied that though the tree of David’s throne would be chopped down, leaving only a “stump,” a “shoot” would grow out of it. This shoot would grow into a “new Branch,” which is Christ, the Son of David, the Son of God. Isaiah prophesied that this “Branch” would become the “Banner of Salvation” to all the world (Isa. 11:10).
Indeed, Christ is the Branch that bears fruit. For we that have believed in Christ have been grafted into this tree. As the apostle Paul said, “And you Gentiles, who were branches from a wild olive tree, have been grafted in. So now you also receive the blessing God has promised Abraham and his children, sharing in the rich nourishment from the root of God’s special olive tree” (Rom. 11:17).
God has confirmed the word of prophecy He gave through Isaiah in Christ Jesus.
PRAYER: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for being a promise-making and a promise-keeping God. For You have kept every promise You have made. We especially thank You for the promised Branch, King Jesus. For without Him we would not be saved, nor able to have access to You as Your children. Yet, through Christ we have received all things. Lord, we now depend on Your promises for this day. Strengthen and guide us by Your Spirit. In Jesus’ name, amen.