The missing demonstration (1–4). When the enemy attacked Jerusalem, the Lord held His peace and did not intervene. The Jews were both defeated and disgraced before their foes. Is this somewhat parallel to the situation of God’s people today? Demonstrations of divine power are easily found in history books but not readily found among God’s people today. Why?
The missing intercession (5–7). Isaiah once again emphasizes the importance of prayer (62:1, 6–7; 63:15–19). God wonders that there is no intercessor (Isa. 59:16), nobody who will get stirred up about the need for confessing sin and seeking God’s face. Until we pray and get right with God, He will not reveal His power (2 Chron. 7:14).
The missing submission (8–12). The clay should yield to the Potter, and the children should obey the Father (Isa. 29:16; 45:9–10; Jer. 18; Rom. 9:20–21). No wonder the temple, the city, and the land were desolate, for God cannot bless those who rebel against Him. If God is going to “come down” with His power, we must fall down in surrender to Him.
Riches Beyond Compare
Paul quoted Isaiah 64:4 in 1 Corinthians 2:9. Some people think this refers to heaven, but Paul applied it to the Christian life here and now (1 Cor. 2:10). When you read the Word of God and let the Spirit teach you, you can find out the wonderful things God has done for you and will do for you as you trust and obey. Your Bible is your “passbook” to the Bank of Heaven; it tells you how rich you are in Jesus Christ (Eph. 1:3, 7, 18; 2:7; 3:8, 16).
