LIVING HOPE - Reading With the People of God: Part 18ಮಾದರಿ

Turn To Me and Be Saved

When you read Isaiah 44 and 45, one truth stands out. There is only one God, and He alone saves. Idols cannot save. Nations rise and fall under His power. God even calls Cyrus a pagan king, His anointed, to show that history is in His hands. Then in Isaiah 45 verse 22 we hear the invitation. Turn to me and be saved all the ends of the earth.

In Hebrews 2, we see how that salvation happens. The writer warns us not to drift away because this salvation is too great to ignore. God has acted not only by raising up kings but by sending His Son. Jesus shared in our humanity. He suffered death and broke the power of the devil. No idol, no king, no human effort can do this. Only Jesus can defeat death and open the way to life.

Here is the connection. Isaiah points forward to the one true God who offers salvation to the whole world. Hebrews shows that this salvation is fulfilled in Jesus.

This is important for us today. Our idols may not be wooden statues, but we still trust in money, comfort, or success, just like the people in Isaiah 44 who burned half a log for fire and worshiped the other half. We can worship created things instead of the Creator. Hebrews warns us not to drift toward these false saviors. Only Jesus saves us from fear and sin.

There is also great comfort. Hebrews 2 says Jesus became like us in every way. He was tempted, and He suffered. Because of this, He is able to help us when we are weak. He is not a distant Savior. He understands and He cares.

So the call of Isaiah 45 verse 22 still speaks today. Turn to me and be saved. This call is for all nations. It is for you and me today.


Primer contributed by Tim Zentner, senior pastor, Fresno Church.