Isaiah 65:24-25 – I Will Hear
In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve had God speaking to them, and they spoke unhindered to Him. But with the Fall, all of this ended. But we’re now living in the new heaven and new earth. It’s not in its full form yet, but it has been constituted since the resurrection of Jesus. Because of what Christ has done, God will hear you when you cry for mercy in Christ. The promise of verse 24 is true. We see this promise made and fulfilled all through Scripture. Your Father in heaven hears kindly and lovingly. But things that we ask for do not come for a long while sometimes, or not at all. Does this mean that this promise is worth nothing? Does this mean that God is a liar? No. There is no lack of an answer, and there is no lack of love from your Father in heaven. He delights to give good gifts to His children. He does not give us things to harm us. If there be a delay, if there be a denial, there’s always a point to it or a reason for it. But be assured, He has heard you and is only delaying or only refusing because that thing, whatever it might be, would be bad for you and others and would not give to His glory as much now as later. Or if He says no, it’s because something better awaits. And you shall look back and see and say, “He hath done all things well.” This we can guarantee!
We see in verse 25 the deliverance of creation in the new heavens and new earth. In the Garden of Eden man was given dominion over the animals so that he can use them for God’s glory. There was no animal death. But man fell. All of creation was thrown out of whack. Where there had been glory, there is now suffering. This effect of the Fall goes on today, for this is still the description of the world even now. Even now the world is full of pain and destruction. However, Jehovah has said, “I create new heavens and a new earth, and the former shall not be remembered or come to mind.” There in verse 17, fallen creation is being restored. In the new heaven and new earth, all is changed. Verse 25 is a word-picture. Certainly what we shall see is the ending of those called by the apostle Paul ravening wolves. We shall see an end of the devouring lions as their proud hearts are brought into submission to Christ. The king shall reign on his holy mountain, and the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of God as the waters cover the sea!
Question
- What should we remember if our prayers are not being answered?
Prayer Points
- Pray for the preaching and hearing of God’s Word tomorrow.
- Use prayer points from your congregation.
- Pray for family matters.