Isaiah was used to warn us that we will stand before God's Judgment. Therefore, we must be at peace with the Lord and our neighbor. The prophet says that everyone should be silent before the Most High, for nothing will be asked of them. However, when the eyes of Christ are placed within the eyes of the people, they will confess their evil deeds. The Judge will not question them, because the Truth will convince them to confess their sins.

It is good to remember the message that Paul delivered in Athens when he saw an altar dedicated TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. He spoke to the Athenians: for as I was passing through and considering the objects of your worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Therefore, the One whom you worship without knowing, Him I proclaim to you (Acts 17.23). The apostle announced that the Lord is the Creator of everything!

Let's return to Isaiah's words about the coastlands – people gathered in groups with shared interests – who had to remain silent. After all, outside the revelation of the Word of God, no one will find Him, because human arguments only serve to bring defeat to those who have sinned. When preached, the Gospel speaks about Jesus, conveying the knowledge of the Truth. So, upon understanding and believing, the person will be forgiven and saved (John 3:16).

When we proclaim the Good News, we place people before the Most High, which is why they feel the desire to know Jesus, who will free them from the forces of darkness and perdition. This happens as if He were in a courtroom, where all their deeds are shown, but with the following difference: Christ has already paid the price of salvation, and through this act of mercy, they can receive Him as Savior and Lord (Romans 8:1). Love Him!

The message of the Good News makes the peoples be reborn in Christ. Thus, they will be able to rise with Him at His return, when He will take His faithful ones from this wicked world (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18). That day will be very special; we will be by His side forever. There is no way to refuse to receive Him to have abundant life. Christ opened the way for everyone to be freed from darkness (John 14:6). In Him, we are welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven (Colossians 1:13,14).

Is simple to receive the salvation. Man is born destined for eternal torment because Adam disobeyed the Creator. However, God sent His only begotten Son to die in our place, for there was not a single righteous person. Jesus took upon Himself the sins of Adam and those we have committed until now (Isaiah 53:4-6). With His sacrifice, the Savior stripped the devil, the deceiver, and rose again to save us. By believing in this, you are redeemed from the sin resulting from the fall of the first man.

Christ explained to a teacher in Israel about the necessity for everyone to go through an experience with God: Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. (John 3.5). You need this new birth. Make your decision!

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares