Isaiah 64 Commentary
We’ve sinned and kept at it for so long! Is there any hope for us?
Who wouldn’t have the same question under our circumstances?
Even our best efforts are filthy through and through.
Isaiah continues the prayer he began in chapter 63. Indeed, the question remains: Is there any hope for us?
“For to us a child is born, to us, a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Or, “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds, we are healed.”
Isaiah has unfolded the LORD’s master plan by which Israel would be saved; not just Israel but the entire world – the nations.
The prophet has been on international duty. But even for a man like him, home is home. He is flesh and blood. He has his own physical environment.
This prayer reflects the physical conditions under which the prophet worked. Yes, he announced the good news, but it wasn’t a “happening-right-now” situation. He worried about the stubbornness of his own people. Will they continue in their wickedness? Can there be hope for a people deeply entrenched in sin?
Isaiah’s prayer reflects the hope of the nation in deep grief, but from the prophet’s viewpoint.
No man living today needs to repeat this prayer. The good news is that the LORD has come down to the aid of His people. The LORD Jesus, a child born to us, the Servant, or simply Immanuel, is knocking at every man’s heart. Won’t you say yes to the invitation?
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