Isa 24:15-16 | MHM | STEP | v. 15 : These faithful people will encourage others to praise God too . Whether they are suffering in the fire of trouble or hiding on distant islands, they will still glorify the ORD as the God of Israel. Even when they go through hard times, like passing through fire and water (Psalm 66:12 ), they will keep trusting and praising God. Their faith is strong, just like the three men in the fiery furnace or the martyrs who sang while suffering.

‏ Isaiah 24:15-16

v. 15: These faithful people will encourage others to praise God too . Whether they are suffering in the fire of trouble or hiding on distant islands, they will still glorify the ORD as the God of Israel. Even when they go through hard times, like passing through fire and water (Psalm 66:12 ^a), they will keep trusting and praising God. Their faith is strong, just like the three men in the fiery furnace or the martyrs who sang while suffering.

Encouraging Prospects; Degeneracy Predicted

This section shows both hope and warning. The prophet hears songs of praise coming from far away, even in hard times. This brings comfort to believers, showing that God’s people can worship Him anywhere. But the prophet also feels deep sadness because of the sin and trouble in the world. There is a warning that evil, judgment, and suffering will come on everyone because people have turned away from God. Even the highest rulers will be brought low. In the end, God will be shown as the true King, shining brighter than all others.

v. 16: Even when believers are scattered to the farthest lands, they still sing to God. Their song is, glory to the righteous . This might mean praise to the righteous God, who is just in everything He does. These songs bring honor to God, even in the middle of suffering and judgment. The prophet is comforted to know that worship of God will reach the ends of the earth, just as God promised (Deuteronomy 30:4 ^b). But he also feels pain inside, crying out, My leanness! my leanness! woe unto me! because of the sins and troubles he sees.

The prophet sees that sin is everywhere. People are dishonest, and treachery is common. They cannot trust each other or keep faith with God. This is a great evil in the world (Jeremiah 9:1-2 ^c), and it brings even more judgment.