My title is Questions vs Amazed.
My Scripture reading today was in Isaiah 10-11. I was not expecting what I saw in chapter 11. It leaves me with questions but also encouragement. The passage with questions will mean I’ll have to study it.
My question is 11:1-5. Is this talking about David, or Jesus, or both? I’ll be interested to find out. At first I thought Jesus. Then I thought David. Then I thought both. Hmmmm.
The amazing part is verses 6-9. All the animals, natural enemies all, are peacefully with each other.
- wolf dwells with the lamb
- leopard lies down with a young goat
- calf, lion and fattened calf together
- little child will lead them
- cow and bear shall graze
- their young lie down together
- the lion shall eat straw like an ox
- nursing child will play over a cobra’s den
- weaned child put hand in an adder’s den
As you can see they are natural enemies and yet they will be together peacefully. My initial thinking is this is in the new kingdom or this is just imagery of when Jesus reigns.
What do you think?
“Father, questions are always there. If I had or knew all the answers I wouldn’t need You or Your Word. Thanks for giving me an inquiring mind. May I always seek Your wisdom in all things.”
Great questions, Bill, and ones that our human intellect cannot answer. But by faith, we can believe in this peaceful image of God’s kingdom.
Blessings!
You are right Martha. We fall way short on so much. Thanks
My take is that it’s beyond imagery, but it is in a spiritual realm. We can’t be in His presence until we pass from this fallen flesh.
But it matters not. Whatever it is, it’s the Perfect place to be!!!