Isaiah 52:7
How beautiful upon the mountains
are the feet of him who brings good news,
who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness,
who publishes salvation,
who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.”
Tag: Beautiful Feet
Chapter 52 and 49 in this prophecy are like an oasis in the desert. In the midst of the prophecy about punishment and destruction these two chapters bring hope and grace to the story. God is going to restore Israel, despite their sin and their wandering from Him. God is going to send a savior to them. The emphasis in the above passage, however, is not on the Messiah but the messenger of this good news. The picture is vivid for us. Consider the city of Jerusalem (Zion) besieged by the enemy. Facing certain destruction the inhabitants tremble behind crumbling walls and failing foundations. Yet, across the mountains they see hear the feet of the messenger running to them with great news of peace. They hear the sounds of the words from those who carry the words of peace, "Your God reigns!" Salvation is published from the hills and echos into the hearts of those who previously trembled. This is the context of the words we read here. How "beautiful" are the feet of these messengers. This what Paul picks up in Romans 10:15 as he quotes this passage. Today's believers should have beautiful feet. We bring the Good News of Christ to a dying and thirsty society. We are the messengers coming across the mountain as the men and women we see are trembling behind besieged walls.
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