He Shall Stand

 ​​“And in that day there shall be a Root of Jesse,
​​Who shall stand as a banner to the people;
​​For the Gentiles shall seek Him,
​​And His resting place shall be glorious.” Isaiah 11:10

When the Earth is full of the knowledge of the Lord, then a Root of Jesse shall stand as a banner to the people. It sounds like the prophetic part of a good story, and it is! But this is no fantasy novel set in some imaginary land, this is the very promise of the Lord for us.

As Gentiles, we can testify that they are seeking Him. We are seeking Him! And so shall the remainder of His prophecy come to us as we enter into His glorious resting place in that day. Glorious indeed! If you should read more of this story, you will recall the verses that promise peace once more with and among the animal kingdom. Wolves laying down with the lamb, children playing near snake dens, and other wonderful matches that would be dire peril for one of them in this age. Furthermore, a regathering of Israel shall take place.

As we look at the world of today, we can see that God has much work to do in order for His glorious day to happen. Of course, He can do it, and do it much faster than we might think possible. Speed, however, is not always the Lord's main concern. We shall have to wait for that day, and sticking a hand into a venomous snake's den to check is quite likely to be a bad idea today. As our certainty is based on the faithfulness of our Lord, we can know without doubt - yes, in complete faith - that His day will come.

Have a great Friday in our wonderful Lord!
Bucky