45:4,5
Cyrus was called for the sake of Israel. Nations do things having many motives and intentions in their hearts, but it is the Lord's will that prevails. Even though Cyrus did not know God, he was serving God's purpose.
God is Lord of all, there is no other. There is only one true God. He is the creator of all things, and He equipped Cyrus, even though Cyrus did not know God. When we look at what is going on in the world we should not lose heart, for God is in control.
45:6,7
God's purpose is that all the world may know who He is, the "there is no other". Men worship all sorts of things, but there is only one God. He creates both light and darkness, He creates both well being and calamity. Any theology that only attributes "good things" to God is deficient.
45:8
This verse expresses the heart of God, and we need to get a hold of this. He speaks about righteousness raining down, and the clouds showering down righteousness. In response the earth opens up and salvation springs up, and so righteousness flourishes with it. Righteousness and salvation go together. In Romans we read about righteousness through faith, and the cross being just. In the cross sins have not been merely overlooked, righteousness has been fulfilled, justice has been done. If we think the gospel is just about “God loving everyone” we really have not got a clue. The cross is about righteousness. And it is the Lord who has brought about that righteousness.
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