Isaiah - Verse By Verse

Isaiah - Day 77

versebyverse | August 18, 2008 18:43

Scripture:  Isaiah 4:3 (NIV):  "Those who are left in Zion, who remain in Jerusalem, will be called holy, all who are recorded among the living in Jerusalem."

Thought:  To me, "those who are left..." are Christ's remnant of believers.

Question:  Am I "called" holy?

Zion becomes a kind of sanctuary for this remnant of believers.  They are referred to as "those who are left..." because judgment and death have overtaken everyone else!  Those who find physical protection there in Zion will be referred to as "holy."  Notice that Zion and Jerusalem are interchangeable names for the Holy City. 

To me, this speaks of the Millenial Age and the establishment of the Holy City, Zion as Christ's "headquarters."  Within that holy city are its righteous inhabitants, born-again believers in Jesus, made holy only by Him and the application of His cleansing blood, who are "recorded among the living."  This reminds me of the fact that our names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life at conversion, as a matter of firm, indisputable record.  As believers, we are "living" only in Christ and only in Him are we reckoned to be "holy."

Again there is a striking contrast between those receiving judgment from the Lord for their various offenses, and these who will be "called holy" and categorized as "the living."  Only through Christ can we find this life.  

Prayer:  Holy Father, can I ever praise You enough for proclaiming all believers "holy" through Your Son's blood?  Thank You that the names of all true believers are written down in the Lamb's Book of Life.  Thank You that I am one of them!  It is all Your doing.  Amen. 

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