Isaiah 19
With language of the Exodus story, this oracle calls for God’s people not to look at what man looks at. They must not glorify Egypt by trusting in its power, but to trust in God. God says He will judge Egypt and bring it low.
We will not forget the scenes displayed in our media recently of the protests, riots and the deaths within Egypt regarding the Muslim Brotherhood, “I will stir up Egyptian against Egyptian brother will fight against brother, neighbour against neighbour,” v2. Are these scenes the fulfilment of end-time prophecy?
It states that Israel would fight back against Egypt capturing 5 cities, there will be an altar of worship to the Lord, Jesus would make Himself known to the Egyptians and this will be their saving grace. There will then be a holy alliance between Egypt, Assyria and Israel.
There are many who can interpret end-time prophecies. They specialise in such chapters as these.
One thing I know is that if God can judge, rescue and then defend a nation He can do it for individuals.
No one has gone too far or wasted their life away from God that they cannot be reached. Everyone can be known as a people of God, His handiwork or His inheritance, v25. It is not for a select few. It is for you and that person you know who at the moment is walking away from God. So hold on to that dream of seeing your Egypt find God again. Don’t give up on them.
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