Isaiah 65:9-10 - Homilies By W. Clarkson

From depression to prosperity.

We learn here—

I. THAT THE PEOPLE OF GOD MAY FALL INTO A STATE OF SAD DEPRESSION . "Jacob" and "Judah," at the time of this prophecy, were reduced to a very low estate. It seemed as if they would produce nothing.

II. THAT COMFORT MAY THEN BE FOUND IN GOD 'S RELATION TO THEM . They are still "mine elect;" still those whom the Divine Father pities and purposes to bless, for whom the Divine Saviour died, with whom the Divine Spirit pleads.

III. THAT THEY SHOULD SPEND THEIR STRENGTH IN SEEKING AND IN SERVING . "My servants shall dwell there … for my people that have sought me." In the time of difficulty and distress let good men be earnest and constant in prayer; let them be consistent in life and active in holy labour. Then they will find—

IV. THAT THEY MAY LOOK FOR A RENEWED AND A NOBLE HERITAGE . From end to end of the land (from Sharon to Achor) the scenes of pastoral industry shall be witnessed, and God's servants shall dwell in the land; there shall be fulness and permanence of blessing.—C.