Isaiah 35 - Meaning, Themes & Application

" The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. "

Isaiah 35:1 means that God can bring beauty, joy, and new life into the driest, most hopeless places. Just as a desert suddenly blooms with …

" It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of the LORD, and the excellency of our God. "

Isaiah 35:2 means God can turn dry, hopeless places into thriving, joyful ones. Just as a desert suddenly blooms with flowers, God can renew a …

" Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. "

Isaiah 35:3 means God calls His people to encourage and support those who feel exhausted, scared, or ready to give up. “Weak hands” and “feeble …

" Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save "

Isaiah 35:4 means God tells fearful people to take courage because He sees injustice and will personally step in to make things right and rescue …

" Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. "

Isaiah 35:5 means that when God restores His people, He removes what keeps them from seeing and hearing His truth. It points to both Jesus’ …

" Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert. "

Isaiah 35:6 means God will bring complete healing and joy where there was weakness and pain. The lame leaping and the mute singing picture lives …

" And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water: in the habitation of dragons, where each lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes. "

Isaiah 35:7 means God can totally transform hopeless, dry places into sources of life and joy. The “parched ground” becoming a pool pictures God refreshing …

" And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err "

Isaiah 35:8 means God provides a clear, safe path for people who want to follow Him, even if they feel weak, simple, or unqualified. It …

" No lion shall be there, nor any ravenous beast shall go up thereon, it shall not be found there; but the redeemed shall walk "

Isaiah 35:9 means that in God’s restored future, His people will be completely safe—no dangers, no threats, no predators. It pictures a life where fear …

" And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. "

Isaiah 35:10 means God will one day bring His people safely home, wiping away their pain and filling them with lasting joy. For you, this …