Isaiah 55:1-13 Ho, every one that thirsts, come you to the waters, and he that has no money; come you, buy, and eat… I. THE STATE OF THE PERSONS ADDRESSED. II. THE NATURE OF THE PROVISION PREPARED. III. THE FORCE OF THE INVITATION OFFERED. What is it to corals? coming signifies believing. Observe how this invitation is reiterated. It corrals in with a shout; then it is plainly stated — then it is repeated — and a third time it is urged. 1. Let the extent of the call induce you to come. 2. Let the freeness of the supply induce you to come. 3. Let the sufficiency of the provision induce you to come. 4. Let the impossibility of finding redemption elsewhere induce you to come.Conclusion: 1. Some of you have heard in a spirit of levity. 2. Some in a spirit of neglect. 3. Some in a spirit of doubt and despondency. (J. Parsons.) Parallel Verses KJV: Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. |
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