For Upon All The Glory Shall Be a Defense

April 2, 2018- Monday- #662- Daily Morning Bible Reading and Meditation- Isaiah 4 KJV

***And the Lord will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for upon all the glory shall be a defence.***

[1] And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man, saying, We will eat our own bread, and wear our own apparel: only let us be called by thy name, to take away our reproach. 

[2] In that day shall the branch of the Lord be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel. 

[4] When the Lord shall have washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion, and shall have purged the blood of Jerusalem from the midst thereof by the spirit of judgment, and by the spirit of burning. 

[5] And the Lord will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for upon all the glory shall be a defence.

Words to ponder: 

For Upon All The Glory Shall Be a Defense

From the commentary of Matthew Henry: 

This first verse belongs to the third chapter. 

When the troubles should come upon the land, as the unmarried state was deemed reproachful among the Jews, these women would act contrary to common usage, and seek husbands for themselves.

From verse 2-6

Not only the setting forth Christ's kingdom in the times of the apostles, but its enlargement by gathering the dispersed Jews into the church, is foretold. Christ is called the Branch of the Lord, being planted by his power, and flourishing to his praise. The gospel is the fruit of the Branch of the Lord; all the graces and comforts of the gospel spring from Christ. It is called the fruit of the earth, because it sprang up in this world, and was suited for the present state. It will be good evidence that we are distinguished from those merely called Israel, if we are brought to see all beauty in Christ, and holiness. As a type of this blessed day, Jerusalem should again flourish as a branch, and be blessed with the fruits of the earth. God will keep for himself a holy seed. When most of those that have a place and a name in Zion, and in Jerusalem, shall be cut off by their unbelief, some shall be left. Those only that are holy shall be left, when the Son of man shall gather out of his kingdom every thing which offends. By the judgment of God's providence, sinners were destroyed and consumed; but by the Spirit of grace they are reformed and converted. The Spirit herein acts as a Spirit of judgment, enlightening the mind, convincing the conscience; also as a Spirit of burning, quickening and strengthening the affections, and making men zealously affected in a good work. An ardent love to Christ and souls, and zeal against sin, will carry men on with resolution in endeavours to turn away ungodliness from Jacob. Every affliction serves believers as a furnace, to purify them from dross; and the convincing, enlightening, and powerful influences of the Holy Spirit, gradually root out their lusts, and render them holy as He is holy. God will protect his church, and all that belong to it. Gospel truths and ordinances are the glory of the church. Grace in the soul is the glory of it; and those that have it are kept by the power of God. But only those who are weary will seek rest; only those who are convinced that a storm is approaching, will look for shelter. Affected with a deep sense of the Divine displeasure, to which we are exposed by sin, let us at once have recourse to Jesus Christ, and thankfully accept the refuge he affords.

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This chapter was written afore time, long before JESUS CHRIST the Messiah was born. 

The virgins of Jerusalem have been so desperately offering themselves to get married to whoever man would accept them even if they are 7 wives for a man; offered themselves unto man who will take them as wives even without provision nor assurance of love; just for the sake of having children of their own. 

It was the time when GOD’s wrath poured upon the people of Judah and Jerusalem. When all the valiant men were fallen by the sword of their enemies.

Nevertheless the Word of GOD stands true even His promise. Because, that day of The LORD already came,  when He sent His Only Begotten Son JESUS CHRIST, as the Branch of The LORD; beautiful and glorious. 

For upon all the glory was and is a defense.. the defense of the ancient saints, even unto this present time is an active and strong defense for all of them who put their trust in Him.

This  prophecy of the Prophet Isaiah already have came to pass. Before, this is their hope in the coming days. For us now, we are looking back to what has been done. 

When The LORD JESUS CHRIST have said on that cross: “It is finished.” Everything, we true believers of CHRIST JESUS,  our eternal security is complete. Yes, He have completed our salvation when He has risen from that grave. Upon all the glory is a strong defense; our hope is already secured in Him.   

Let us live our life that others may see this blessed hope in us; that they may come to obtain salvation through the knowledge of that saving grace of our LORD. 

Have a blissful night to all!

Isaiah 4:1-6 KJV

[1] And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man, saying, We will eat our own bread, and wear our own apparel: only let us be called by thy name, to take away our reproach. [2] In that day shall the branch of the Lord be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel. [3] And it shall come to pass, that he that is left in Zion, and he that remaineth in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even every one that is written among the living in Jerusalem: [4] When the Lord shall have washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion, and shall have purged the blood of Jerusalem from the midst thereof by the spirit of judgment, and by the spirit of burning. [5] And the Lord will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for upon all the glory shall be a defence. [6] And there shall be a tabernacle for a shadow in the daytime from the heat, and for a place of refuge, and for a covert from storm and from rain.