Isaiah 40:1-11 "God: Our Only Comfort"

In this message from Isaiah 40:1-11, we learn how God is the only true comfort for HIs people.

Isaiah 40 is one of the truly magnificent chapters of the Bible. Its opening mood is enchanting: comfort, tenderness, peace, pardon. Its commission is superb: Prepare the way of the Lord! Its prediction is dazzling: The glory of the Lord shall be revealed! Its depiction of humanity is devastating: All flesh is grass! Its portrayal of the Holy One is majestic: everlasting God, Creator of heaven and earth, whose fingers span the heavens and nightly reckon the stars by name. Its illustration of the mighty God's guardianship is captivating: Like a shepherd, He will feed, carry, and gently lead His flock. Magnificent, indeed!

MESSAGE INTRODUCTION

Hear the comforting voice of Gospel Grace
Hear the comforting voice to those in the wilderness of their lives
Hear the comforting voice of the Eternal Word of God
Hear the voice of invitation, calling us to Behold Our God and to bring the good news of our God

MESSAGE OUTLINE

Comfort (vs. 1)
Emphasized comfort
Exclusive comfort
Everlasting comfort
Extravagant comfort

A voice calling (vs. 3)
The King is coming
Our hearts need to be prepared
Jesus, the glory of the Lord, will be revealed to the whole world
THE GLORIOUS GOD IS WITH US

A voice says (vs. 6)
Be assured, people fade, but God is dependable - Commission - Cry out: Be assured/ Be certain
People are unreliable. Life is short. God is sovereign
Trust the Word of God that endures

Invitation: Behold Your Powerful and Present God: (Isaiah 40:9-11)
Bring good news (vs. 9)
Behold Your God: the Conquering Warrior
Behold Your God: Sovereign Lord
Behold Your God: Tender Shepherd
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