Isaiah 25:8
v. 8: Death will be defeated forever. He will swallow up death in victory . Jesus has already triumphed over death through His resurrection, breaking its power and offering eternal life to believers. At the final resurrection, death will be completely destroyed, and God’s people will no longer be touched by it. This victory allows believers to say, O death, where is thy sting? (1 Corinthians 15:55 a).Grief will also be removed. The Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces (Isaiah 25:8 b). Those who mourn for sin or suffer for Christ will be comforted. While God gives His people strength and hope now, the full promise of no more sorrow or tears will be fulfilled in heaven. There, God shall wipe away all tears, and there shall be no more death (Revelation 7:17; 21:4 c).The reproach and shame faced by God’s people will be removed. The rebuke of his people, the insults, persecution, and misrepresentations they endure, will be taken away. God will vindicate His people, showing the world their righteousness and salvation. Sometimes this happens partially in this life, but it will be fully accomplished at the final judgment. The ORD has spoken this promise, and He will surely fulfill it.
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