Isaiah 52:7 - Homilies By W.m. Statham

Beautiful messengers.

"How beautiful upon the mountains," etc.! Not so with the warrior. His garments are dyed in blood; his track is over desolated cornfields and ruined vineyards. Look at the footsteps of the servants of God.

I. THE MESSENGERS . They are not self-inspired or self-commissioned. They are sent of God. From Jerusalem the apostles are to go forth; over her all-surrounding mountains they go to tell the story of the angels' song, the Messiah's ministry, and the redeeming cross. How beautiful!—to publish peace!

1 . Peace between man and man.

2 . Peace between God and man.

3 . Peace between nation and nation.

4 . Peace in a man's own soul.

II. THE MESSAGE . "Good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation." Blessed word! But how often narrowed and marred through human interpretation!

1 . We are saved from ourselves. And this salvation is going on within us day by day, as we grow in grace.

2 . We are saved from guilt. As we can only be by an atonement where the offering is without spot.

3 . We are saved from all that is inimical in the evil that is without us. For the Saviour knows our enemies, is stronger than our enemies, and will subdue them under his feet. "Thy God reigneth ," and, mystery of mysteries, the cross is his sceptre. "I, if I be lifted up; will draw all men unto me."—W.M.S.