18:6-10 - "...forasmuch as this people refuseth the waters of Shiloah...shal be broken in pieces..."
Those that reject or refuse Jesus Christ will be cut down and broken in pieces at the last day. We must stand with the Lord, or we will not receive the great blessings we seek, especially in returning to live with our heavenly parents and in becoming like Him.
18:14 - "...and he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling..."
Often, the same teachings will have a profound difference on different people. For the righteous, it justifies their actions. For the wicked, it condemns them. We need to be righteous so we can benefit from the Lord as a sanctuary.
18:17 - "...and I will wait upon the Lord, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him..."
There will be great calamities and tough times...but our outcome depends on who we place our faith in. Who do we trust and serve? If we will have faith in the Lord and serve Him, then no matter what happens to us physically, we will be fine spiritually.
18:18 - "...I and the children whom the Lord hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the Lord of Hosts..."
The Lord used Isaiah and his children to teach Israel lessons, as well as for prophecy. All things testify of Christ, and I just find it interesting that these people were used specifically to testify of destruction, captivity, etc. We should take from this that we must fulfill what the Lord asks us to do...for we have covenanted to do so.
18:19 - "...should not a people seek unto their God for the living to hear from the dead..."
Instead of black magic, or anything of the sort, we should look to God, who will give us needed comfort instead of calling on black magic to seek to bring back people who are dead.
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