God said that although the people, in his time, may not agree with his stance on God and His laws, he had no need to fear them, but to stay firm in his faith.
Isaiah 8 :16,17 (KJV)
16 Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples.
17 And I will wait upon the Lord, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will...
Isaiah 8 :11-13 (KJV)
11 For the Lord spake thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying,
12 Say ye not,...
Isaiah 8 :17 (KJV)
17 And I will wait upon the Lord, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.
Since the Lord God knew of Isaiah’s intentions and desires to serve Him, above all, he was able to see a heavenly vision.
Isaiah 6 :5-7 (KJV)
5 Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips:...
As Isaiah said, becoming intoxicated has consequences. The reward is losing out on the righteousness of God in our lives.
Isaiah 5 :15,16 (KJV)
15 And the mean man shall be brought down, and the mighty man shall be humbled, and the eyes of the lofty shall be humbled:
16 But the Lord of hosts...
Isaiah 40 :28,29 (KJV)
28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no...
700 years after Isaiah, the prophesy of Immanuel was fulfilled. Unto Mary, and her husband Joseph, did the Lord Jesus come into this world.
Isaiah 8 :7,8 (KJV)
7 Now therefore, behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of the river, strong and many, even the king of Assyria, and all his glory: and he shall come...
So to answer this question on who Immanuel was or meant to be, we will read from a portion of Isaiah, chapter 8.
And the only person we know that could be born of a virgin is God. Only He could make this miracle take place.
Isaiah 7 :14-16 (KJV)
14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
15 Butter and honey shall he...
Isaiah 9 :6-7 (KJV)
6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The...
Our Lord God did come as the prophesy was made. Jesus was born of Mary and Joseph, whom was a descendent of David.
Isaiah 5 :13,14 (KJV)
13 Therefore my people are gone into captivity, because they have no knowledge: and their honourable men are famished, and their multitude dried up with thirst.
14 Therefore hell hath enlarged...
As the people of God did not obey His counsel, God’s wrath and judgements were upon their shoulders.
Isaiah 5 :22-24 (KJV)
22 Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink:
23 Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of...
Isaiah 5 :11,12 (KJV)
11 Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them!
12 And the harp, and the...
If you are among such people that are known for drinking wine and other strong alcoholic drinks, then beware for your soul, for it is at stake.
Isaiah 4 :2,3 (KJV)
2 In that day shall the branch of the Lord be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of...
Those that are freed from bondage will forever be protected and have no more need to fear, for the Lord God will be with them.
The Lord does not allow any form of wickedness in His kingdom. So if your lifestyle is contrary to God, I ask that you humble yourself and repent.
Think about the gay festivals, parades, bars, TV and movies. Their evil deeds are everywhere and they do not hide their feelings for one another.
Isaiah 3 :8-11 (KJV)
8 For Jerusalem is ruined, and Judah is fallen: because their tongue and their doings are against the Lord, to provoke the eyes of his glory.
9 The shew of their...
The day of our Lord God will be a great day for those that waited on Him and therefore were made righteous through their faith.
Isaiah 2 :11,12 (KJV)
11 The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day.
12 For the...
Isaiah 2 :2,3 (KJV)
2 And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted...
While the Lord Jesus comes to rule and reign on the earth, His laws will be established. Every nation will be under His control.
