Isaiah 60:15. “Whereas thou hast been forsaken and hated, so that no man went through thee. I will make thee an eternal excellency, a joy of many generations.” ETERNAL EXCELLENCY. Days, years, generations – many centuries have passed – Gone to slavery, obscurity – near annihilation. Their name has become a word of derision rather than honor Their home a battleground – blood has soaked the ground in every generation.
Forsaken and hated? Yes, Israel has been alone so long – It is a wonder to the world they have survived. Not just survival, but the central occupation of many – Some never satisfied until they are driven into the sea.
How have they managed to continue to exist? Miracles through the centuries performed by God alone – No one else can ever be credited with loving them – God set His love upon them – gave His promise of blessing.
Again, David’s throne will be filled – with Perfect Righteousness. Again, the nations of the world will wonder – at the Messiah of Israel. Again, world leaders will make their way to Jerusalem – to the King of kings. Israel is remade in honor and reflected glory – an Eternal Excellency.
Nations of the world will be blessed because of this Eternal Excellency – Joy will come to many generations because of the Eternal Excellency – Prosperity world-wide; deserts blossoming like a rose – Eternal Excellency. Peace finally comes world-wide – the Redeemer makes Israel, Eternal Excellency.
The walls that have seen so much death is called, “Salvation.” The entrances to David’s city where deep bitterness reigned – Are witnesses to such glory, they will be known as “Praise.” Eternal Excellency has become the joy of many nations.
“I am not sure the word to use is “enthusiasm,” O God, or if there is some other way to better express my anticipation of the future day when Israel finally has peace and the Lord reigns. After all the generations of Israelis that have gone through so much pain – I wonder if this is the one that will see the promised glory. In anticipation I pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”