God’s Plan for Restoration | Advent Day 10
Daily Scripture Reading: Isaiah 64:1-4
The words of Isaiah 64:1-4 are a promise of restoration. God would restore Jerusalem, not because the people cried, but because it was part of His ultimate plan. God’s plan will always prevail in His perfect timing.
These verses refer to both the first and second comings of Christ. At His first coming, He set up His reign in the hearts of believers; at His second coming, He will execute justice and righteousness throughout the whole earth. Christ is the “righteous Branch” sprouting from David, the man after God’s own heart. The Branch’s coming will fulfill God’s promise to David of an eternal kingdom.
As Christ fulfills the role of King, He also fulfills the role of Priest, maintaining constant fellowship with God and mediating for the people. Like Abraham’s descendants, the “offspring of David” will be innumerable (Genesis 15:1-6) for believers in the Messiah. They will share the Messiah’s inheritance (Romans 8:17). They will also serve as God’s priests (Exodus 19:5-6; 1 Peter 2:5, 9).
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.”
Prayer
Thank you, God, that your justice is always tempered by your mercy. Thank you that with Christ as our High Priest, all believers are priests of God, and we can come before you personally. Come Lord Jesus. Amen.