Isaiah 61 - 66

Restoration and Judgment

In these final chapters of Isaiah we read of the glorious restoration of Jerusalem.  She will be given a new name by the Lord. She will no longer be called the "Forsaken City" or the "Desolate Land" but will not be called "The City of God's Delight."  No enemy will ever destroy that city again.  The children will not die young.  Everyone will live a full life.  Prosperity will abound.

For those who forsake the Lord and deny Him glory, judgment will be upon them quickly.  Others will look in utter horror at the judgment of God on the unbeliever and scoffer. Chapter 65 verses13-14 explains their fate:
My servants will eat,
but you will starve.
My servants will drink,
but you will be thirsty.
My servants will rejoice,
but you will be sad and ashamed.
My servants will sing for joy,
but you will cry in sorrow and despair.

The Lord promises to restore Jerusalem and He promises to resurrect and catch away His Bride.  Praise the Lord!