Victory Baptist Church

  God offers stability, peace, and ultimate victory to those who trust Him, even in a world marked by judgment and uncertainty. Isaiah 26 continues the prophetic vision that began in chapter 24. While chapter 24 emphasizes global judgment, chapter 26 shifts to something remarkable: A song of faith from God’s people in the midst of that judgment. 1 In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks. 2 Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in. 3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. 4 Trust ye in the Lord forever: for in the Lord JEHOVAH is everlasting strength: 5 For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth it low; he layeth it low, even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the dust. 6 The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy. 7 The way ...

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We come to one of the most beautiful chapters in all of the Old Testament. This chapter lifts our eyes beyond judgment, beyond suffering, beyond the brokenness of this world, and points us toward the glorious victory of our God. Isaiah 25 is not a chapter of warning; it is a chapter of worship. It is not a chapter of judgment alone; it is a chapter of celebration. It comes right in the middle of Isaiah chapters 24 through 27, often called “the Isaiah Apocalypse,” where God reveals His future judgment on the whole earth and His ultimate reign. In chapter 24, we saw the devastation of sin upon the earth. But here in chapter 25, we see what God will do after judgment is complete. He will restore. He will reign. He will redeem. And most importantly—He will remove death forever. 25:1–12 (KJV) 1 O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth. 2 For thou hast made of a city an heap; of a d...