It was by God’s design that Isaiah’s view should be broadened beyond and above the unsettling earthly events around him.

This shocking turn of events hinged upon the pride and presumption of Uzziah. He had deemed himself qualified to reach beyond a boundary set by God.

Jesus spoke the parable of the vineyard to religious leaders present during His earthly ministry. As in Isaiah, the parable draws the listeners into the story and calls upon them to make a judgement. The judgement they render is against themselves . . .

As Creator, our Lord initiated the giving of every good thing for His elect. His vision for them, that they would show to the world the amazing riches of His goodness – was for the benefit of all who are lost and searching.

God’s people were not being instructed to earn their salvation by their obedience, for they were already saved by the forgiveness that He had provided. The real question was this: would they choose to live as a saved people?

In the latter days, many will come to the Lord in earnest, ready to receive any and all instructions from the One who is able to make His people holy – fit for heavenly perfections.