以賽亞繼續研究預言的內容時，看到更多即將發生的災禍。當然這情景讓悖逆的上帝子民極為不悅，但還有一位即將降臨的君王要賜平安如江河，釋放被擄的，為水深火熱中受逼迫的人伸冤，並要審判天與地，在祂必臨的光中，以賽亞鼓勵上帝的百姓要耐心期盼，且有目標的觀察與等候，因為救贖已經近了！

        試描摹這個情景。主日早晨，你安安靜靜的走進教會，等候序樂開始，然而令你驚訝的是，銅樂隊竟隔著重重門戶奏起國歌來了！
        序樂能為下一段時間營造心境。一段適宜的序樂不會把人的注意力拉向序樂(就像上面那個有趣的例子一樣)，而是預備聽者接受下一段時間。同樣的，以賽亞痛苦的序樂(賽31－35章)正預備上帝的百姓接受緊跟著而來的安慰(賽40－66章) 。上帝既是至高的救主，所以拒絕祂能力的人都無法接受祂的救恩。
        你能想到一個方法，使下列上帝的屬性可視為祂要在你生命中演奏的一段序樂嗎？
        上帝創造的能力(詩19：l－3)預備我學到________________________________ .
        上帝無窮的知識(詩139：1－6)給我信心________________________________ .
        上帝全然的聖潔(賽l：18)提醒我重要的是________________________________ .

不要相信馬匹！
        聖經時代，只有富人才能擁有馬匹，一般的希伯來人都用更強壯的驢子與公牛當作交通工具及挈田種地。因此上帝一再警告以色列入，勿將信心投注於以馬匹、戰車為主力的國家(賽31：1) ，而要單單信靠祂！

讚美不是空洞的恭維，而是孩子對父親的一種無法抑制的擁抱！

English

        As Isaiah continues to study the prophetic horizon, he sees more than coming calamity. True, the prospects are not pleasant for the rebellious people of God. Hut there is also a coming King who will bring peace like a river, freedom for the captives, justice for those suffering oppression, and judgment upon heaven and earth. In the light of His sure coming, the people of God are urged to watch and wait patiently, expectantly, and purposefully. Their redemption is nigh!

        Picture this scene. It is Sunday morning. You quietly enter your church and wait for the prelude to begin. But to your surprise, a brass band bursts through the doors playing "Stars and Stripes Forever."
        The prelude sets the mood for what is to follow. A good prelude does not draw attention to itself (as does our humorous illustration), but rather prepares the listener for what is to come. In the same way, Isaiah's prelude of pain (chapters 31-35) prepares the people of God for the consolation that follows (chapters 40-66). The Lord is both sovereign and Savior. Those who deny His strength will have difficulty accepting His salvation.
        Can you think of a way that each of the following attributes of God acts as a prelude to what He wants to do in your life?
        God's creative power (Psalm 19:1-3) prepares me to learn that ___________________________________ .
        God's infinite knowledge (Psalm 139:1-6) gives me the confidence that _______________________________ .
        God's perfect holiness (Isaiah 1:18) warns me of the importance of ________________________________ .

Don't Bet on the Horses —
        In Bible times, horses were owned only by the rich. The average Hebrew used the more sturdy donkey or ox for travel and plowing. In general, the horse was a "weapon" of war and represented military power. For this reason God repeatedly warned the Israelites not to place their confidence in nations with horses and chariots (Isaiah 31:1), but rather in Him alone.

Praise is not a vain compliment, but the uninhibited hug of a child for his father.