Isaiah 62:11
“Behold, the LORD hath proclaimed unto the end of the world, Say ye to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy salvation cometh; behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The Lord's announcement goes to all the earth that Jerusalem's salvation is at hand, bringing the rewards and work of redemption.
Context
This verse moves from the local to the universal. The proclamation is 'unto the end of the world,' making clear that Jerusalem's restoration is witnessed by all nations and serves a purpose beyond itself.
What Does Isaiah 62:11 Mean?
Imagine the herald riding to the ends of the earth, crying out a message that cannot be ignored: 'Say ye to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy salvation cometh.' It is not a whisper or a rumor but a proclamation, an official announcement sent everywhere. The salvation is not theoretical but is already coming, already in motion, with its reward in hand. The Lord carries both his work and his reward, meaning that he comes not empty-handed but rich with blessing for those who have waited.
Christ is this salvation coming, and his word is proclaimed to all peoples. To us he says, 'Behold, thy salvation cometh,' inviting us not to despair or lose heart but to look up and see the reward that travels with him. He comes not to condemn but to restore, not to punish but to bring the full recompense of grace. His work, already completed, travels before him as proof of his faithfulness.
In the Original Language
yasha (יָשַׁע), 'salvation' -- deliverance, rescue, preservation, the full work of God saving his people
Application
When your faith wavers, hear the proclamation afresh: your salvation comes. He carries his reward with him. Look up. Receive what he brings.