SPIRITUAL AWAKENING. Isa. 19:18-19 Five is the number of atonement. Any work of the Spirit that is wrought at this time must be on the basis of the only atonement, the blood of the Lord Jesus. They speak the language of Cannon, humility, in other words they will humble themselves before the Lord. The city of destruction, the old life, the old way destroyed that there might be a new. The Companion Bible calls it the city of righteousness. Revival moves us from destruction to righteousness. Worship of Jehovah reinstated in the midst or the heart of Egypt. A pillar, or a witness to Jehovah at the border of the land. This gives the impression of a complete coverage of the country with Gospel.
THE LORD SOUGHT AFTER. Isa. 19:20-21 Oppression and affliction will cause a crying out unto Jehovah. Wonderfully, He will respond by sending them a savior bringing them salvation. A great one, a champion, One who is able to meet their every need. A deliverer. Jehovah shall be KNOWN unto them. This is a great word according to Strongs Dictionary,
it can mean, kinsman, kinsfolk, acquaintance and familiar friend, amongst others. The Lord is not willing that any should perish. Note, Ps.98:2 Salvation is for all. Sacrifice and oblation made complete in the sacrifice of the Son of God, this they will accept. A vow, a promise made to serve the LORD and will keep it. That is revival.
JUDGMENT PRODUCING DELIVERANCE. Isa. 19:22 Egypt to be smitten of the LORD. There is the inference of being smitten with a plague, or what ever form of punishment might be used it is according to the plan and will of the LORD. Having stricken them He will turn to them in healing virtue and make them to be well and whole. They will return to the LORD and find Him to be their savior.
A HIGHWAY. Isa. 19:22 A way of communication, unifying the two countries, Egypt and Syria. Producing commerce, tourism and in general unity. Syria being a continuation of Assyria would make them to be neighbors of Israel, on Israels borders, Israel is not out of this picture at all.
ISHMAEL. Having noted the coming unity between Esau and Jacob or Arab and Jew, it is needful to consider Ishmael in this equation. We know that Ishmael is the son of Abraham. Islam is the religion of Ishmael. As the Israelites claim their genealogy from Abraham through Isaac, so the Arab nations hold to Abraham through, Ishmael. Gen. 17:18 Abraham prayed that Ishmael might live before the Lord. v. 20 the response of the Lord was that Ishmael would become a great nation. v.19,21 The covenant was to be with Isaac. It is interesting to note that both of these boys were named of the Lord. It is the name Ishmael that we want to consider at this point. ISHMAEL, means God will hear. The descendants of Ishmael gather together for the final prayer of the day which is to the Nabi Isa, or the Prophet Jesus. Jn. 6:14 While, Jesus is recognized as a prophet He is much more, FIRST and foremost He is the savior of the whosoever will. God will hear and try as they will to hinder the workings of the Spirit there will be a great revival amongst the Jews and Arabs. They will yet fall on each others necks, because of the love of Christ. Gen. 16:13 Hagar proclaimed the God whom she had seen and who had looked upon her. Beer-lahai-roi, the well of the of a living (One) my seer. A well speaks of an outpouring of the Spirit, it is coming! This well is located between Kadesh (sanctuary) and Bered (hail). The Lord Jesus is our sanctuary and a hail of great proportions (Rev.16:21) will be a part of the judgments of the second coming of Christ.