ISAIAH 59

GOD IS CLOTHED IN GARMENTS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

Isaiah reveals that the problems facing God's people are not due to God's absence or unwillingness to rescue them, but caused by Israel’s rebellion. Sin has separated the Israelites from God, not God’s unwillingness to rescue them.

The Israelites are described as acting wickedly, with blood-stained hands, lying lips, and feet that rush toward evil. God is displeased with how far His people have strayed from Him. In response, God is depicted as putting on garments of righteousness, similar to the armor described in Ephesians 6—wearing a breastplate of righteousness, a helmet of salvation, and clothing of vengeance. This description of God shows His ability to balance both compassion and wrath.

Despite Israel’s actions, God chooses to keep His covenant with His people. God promises that His spirit will be upon them and that His words will forever remain on their lips.