Isaiah 57:18
I have seen the paths he has taken, but I will heal him. I will guide him and give back comfort to him, and to those among his people who mourn.
Treated in 6 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- The Mortification of Sin in Believers ·
The usefulness of mortification to the vigour of our spiritual lives cites Isa. lvii. 18
…to the end of the world. God makes it his prerogative to speak peace and consolation, Isa. lvii. 18, 19. “I will do that work,” says God, “I will comfort him,” verse 18. But how? By an…
- The Ten Commandments ·
1.3 The Preface to the Commandments cites Isa 57: 18
…a disease in his patient, to heal him. ‘I have seen his ways, and will heal him.’ Isa 57: 18. Every failing does not break the marriage-bond asunder. The disciples had great…
- Communion with God ·
The foundation of our communion with the Holy Ghost cites Isa. lvii. 18
…therefore, when God promises that he will heal sinners, and restore comfort to them, as Isa. lvii. 18, it is not that they were without any, but that they had not so much as they needed, that…
- Evening by Evening ·
August cites Isaiah 57:18
…recompense. August 30 (Jeremiah 17:14) “I have seen his ways, and will heal him.” (Isaiah 57:18) It is the sole prerogative of God to remove spiritual disease. Natural disease may be…
- The Ten Commandments ·
4.2 Repentance cites Isa 57: 18
…both weep for sin, and turn from it. If ever God restores comfort, it is to his mourners. Isa 57: 18. When we have wept, let us look up to Christ’s blood for pardon. Say, as that holy man…
- A Body of Divinity ·
Joy cites Isa 57:18
…of which the flower of spiritual joy grows. ‘I will restore comforts to his mourners.’ Isa 57:18. (3.) Keep the book of conscience fair written. Do not by presumptuous sins blur your…