Indignation (1–6). When Jesus Christ returns to establish His kingdom, He will come as a conquering warrior (Rev. 19:11–21). When He came the first time, He was a servant who shed His blood for sinners; but the next time, the sinners will shed their blood in a futile defense against the Lord. The Year of Jubilee will become the “day of vengeance” (Isa. 61:1–2).
Compassion (7–14). Jesus will defeat His enemies, but He will save His own people (v. 8). The emphasis is on loving-kindness, goodness, mercy, and love. God cares for His children and promises them glory (1 Thess. 5:9–10). Just as He saved them in the days of Moses, so He will save them in the latter days.
Intercession (15–19). Isaiah continues to pray for his people (62:1). As a child pleading with a father, he begs God to return and overcome the enemy. He longs to see the temple restored and the people obeying their Lord. Have you joined in that prayer?
Are Your Trials Overwhelming?
Isaiah said, “In all their affliction He was afflicted” (63:9). God not only goes with you in the difficulties of life (Isa. 43:2), but He knows how you feel. Your High Priest in heaven is able to sympathize with you because He has experienced the trials and temptations of life (Heb. 2:17–18; 4:14–16). You should cast “all your care upon Him, for He cares for you” (1 Pet. 5:7).
