May 29, 2021
What does it say?
One day, after the final judgment, the Lord will remove the curse of sin and death.
What does it mean?
The Lord will faithfully fulfill His plan for the world and keep His promises. Isaiah saw world history telescoped to its conclusion and wrote a song of praise to the sovereign, eternal Lord. Throughout the Millennium, the Lord will reveal His grace and righteousness, but some will disregard Him and refuse to believe. At the end of the thousand years, God will vanquish the curse of sin and death and resurrect the dead for final judgment. He will establish His Kingdom on Earth. The Lord promised to protect and care for all who trust in Him throughout difficult end-time events. There will be a day when He will set all matters right at the close of human history.
How should I respond?
Death is only a temporary condition of human life because Jesus has defeated death. As followers of Christ, the effects of sin and death should break our hearts. Through His Word and in His presence, you begin to think as He thinks. Gaining God’s perspective brings complete peace. What enables you to trust the Lord when sin and death seem to prevail? Assurance of the Lord’s ultimate victory and the promise of a joyful life with Him in eternity can sustain you through loss and insecurity. As you focus on the Lord and His promises, look beyond your immediate distress and praise God for His ultimate victory.