I will bring forth offspring from Jacob, and an heir of My mountains from Judah; Even My chosen ones shall inherit it, and My servants will dwell there. –Isaiah 65:9
The promise of salvation through the merits and righteousness of Christ Jesus goes from general to specific because the promise is both comprehensive and individually brought to bear through His living flesh. He, together with His Church, is the offspring of Jacob. Names are named in this business of salvation.
This salvation springs up in the midst of a people whose heart is continually inclined toward evil; who even go so far as to relish in graves, self-indulgence, and self-righteousness.
The Heir of The Mountains from Judah is Christ Jesus first who received honor and glory after making perfect atonement for the sin of the world and being from the dead as proof of His righteousness on your behalf, and then also you as a son who partakes of Him by faith.
In order to guard and keep you He has placed his garment of righteousness upon you in Holy Baptism, and how places Word of Absolution and His flesh into your ears and mouth.
He speaks to you with great clarity that His righteousness was procured on your behalf, and is lavishly applied by His will and promise.
It is the nature of an inheritance that it is of great benefit and unearned. To have the forgiveness of sins and everlasting life bestowed apart from and merit or worthiness is of great benefit. It is cause for constant rejoicing, even in the midst of death and sin, because this forgiveness of sins originates from the One who has authority of all of creation.
It is He who declares to you this day and always: “All things are yours.”
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