The Lord Is Praised for Faithful Wonders
God’s faithful plans bring down the proud and shelter the poor.
Isaiah 25:1-5 (BSB)
1 O LORD, You are my God! I will exalt You; I will praise Your name. For You have worked wonders—plans formed long ago—in perfect faithfulness.
2 Indeed, You have made the city a heap of rubble, the fortified town a ruin. The fortress of strangers is a city no more; it will never be rebuilt.
3 Therefore, a strong people will honor You. The cities of ruthless nations will revere You.
4 For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall,
5 like heat in a dry land. You subdue the uproar of foreigners. As the shade of a cloud cools the heat, so the song of the ruthless is silenced.
What is the big idea of Isaiah 25:1-5?
God’s faithful plans bring down the proud and shelter the poor.
How does Isaiah 25:1-5 point to Christ?
Isaiah 25:1-5 celebrates God’s faithful plan that humbles the proud and protects the needy. The gospel reveals Christ as the ultimate refuge and fulfillment of God’s ancient saving purpose.
Authorial Intent
To offer a hymn of praise celebrating the LORD’s faithful plans, righteous judgments, and protection of the vulnerable.
Historical Context
Isaiah often contrasted powerful nations with the plight of the poor, emphasizing God's concern for justice.
Chapter: Isaiah 25
The LORD Praised as Refuge, Feast-Giver, Death-Swallower, and Humble King
Isaiah 25 praises the LORD because his faithful plans bring down ruthless pride, shelter the poor, prepare a feast for all peoples, swallow up death forever, wipe away every tear, and bring salvation to those who wait for him.