Speaking of the end times, the Bible says:
“In that day shall the branch of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth [shall be] excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel.” Isaiah 4:2
Now what event happens before Isaiah 4:2? Well of course, Isaiah 4:1 and it is written as follows:
“And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man, saying, We will eat our own bread, and wear our own apparel: only let us be called by thy name, to take away our reproach.” Isaiah 4:1
The Guy in the Picture has Nine Women?
You say, the guy in the picture’s got nine women? Well, hey, maybe he already had two. And don’t be greedy if you only get the seven women that are promised.
Now keep in mind that this does NOT refer to the seven churches of Asia. Notice that it says, “We will eat our own bread, and wear our own apparel: only let us be called by thy name, to take away our reproach.”
The churches will not be wearing their own apparel. They will be wearing the robes of righteousness provided to them by the Lord. For the churches to claim they would wear their own robes would be tantamount to saying they did not need nor want the robes of righteousness provided by the Lord.
He has Clothed me with the Garments of Salvation
“I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh [himself] with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth [herself] with her jewels.” Isaiah 61:10
So it’s clear to see that the women spoken of in Isaiah 4:1 are real women in this world marrying real men in this world. Now in what generation have women ever had the economic ability to support themselves as spoken of in Isaiah 4:1? Only within the last century have women approached the kind of economic freedom that would allow them to make such an offer to a man, that they would be willing to support themselves, if only he would marry them. Now, just because the woman’s offer is to support herself, don’t think that this must be the case. The verse is simply showing the strength of resolve to have children that the seven women would have, in that they would gladly offer to support themselves. It’s emphasizing the tremendous yearning that they will have to fulfill their destiny as mothers and wives. It doesn’t say whether they would have the means or ability to do what they’re promising, so in actuality, this could occur in the most impoverished places on earth as well as the most affluent at any time in history.
To clarify that when Isaiah 4:1 talks about the one man taking away the reproach of the seven women, it is in fact talking about the man giving her children, I’ve given some verses below.
“And she conceived, and bare a son; and said, God hath taken away my reproach” Genesis 30:23
“And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on [me], to take away my reproach among men.” Luke 1:24&25
Christian men will not fear taking more than one Christian wife
The day is coming soon when Christian men will not fear taking more than one Christian wife for the Lord wants us to be fruitful and multiply. This is not possible if the single women in the church are not given husbands; are not given a man to take away their reproach. Since Isaiah 4:1 must be fulfilled before Isaiah 4:2 is fulfilled, we must ask ourselves; will the Lord return only after we are practicing marriage in accordance with the Bible? Remember, this is what Isaiah 4:2 says:
In that day shall the branch of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth [shall be] excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel.
Since “God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.” according to Jesus. Matthew 3:9, then how much more can the Lord raise up men who will accept seven wives, especially if they’re asking him. Will you accept? Will you be ready? Get your Bible. Read it. Cover to cover. Every year. Every three months if you’re able.
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