Taking Hold of the Divine Strength
W. Horwood. Isaiah 27:5 Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he shall make peace with me. I. THE INVITATION. "Let him take hold of My strength." This becomes an imperative duty — a duty universal in its application. II. THE REASON of this invitation — "that he may make peace with Me." 1. Observe how very unselfish it is, if we may so call it with reverence, on the part of God. It is not that He Himself may be benefited, but that the sinner might. 2. Consider, too, the cogency of this reason, resting as it does in that which all men most need, and most of us long for — "peace." 3. Regard also the sublimity of this reason — peace with "God." III. THE POSITIVE ASSURANCE, or the certainty of the promise. "And he shall make peace with Me." Nothing shall prevent it. Comply with the conditions, and then all is certain. Even the greatest enemies to God among men are permitted to make peace with Him. (W. Horwood.) Parallel Verses KJV: Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he shall make peace with me. WEB: Or else let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me. Let him make peace with me."