Isaiah's Prophecy Light for all Mankind - Jehovah's House Lifted Up

Jehovah's House Lifted Up

"THEY shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation.  Neither shall they learn war any  more." These words are inscribed on wall at the United Nations plaza in New York City.  For decades the source of that quotation was not identified.  Since the aim of the UN is to work toward global peace, it was easy to conclude that the quote originated with the founders of the UN, in 1945.

In 1975, however, the name Isaiah was chiseled  into the wall below the quotation.  It was then evident that the words  were not of modern origin.  They were, in fact, recorded as a prophecy over 2,700 years ago in what is now the 2nd chapter of the book of Isaiah.  For millenniums lovers of peace have pondered over how and when the things Isaiah foretold would occur.  There is no longer  any need to wonder.  Today  we see before us the remarkable fulfillment of this ancient prophecy. 

Who are the nations that bear their swords into plowshares?  Surely, they are not the modern-day political nations and governments.  Until now these nations have developed swords, or weapons, both to wage war and to preserve "peace" through strength.  If anything, the tendency has always been for nations to beat  their plowshares into swords!  Isaiah's prophecy finds fulfillment in representatives from all nations, people who worship Jehovah, "The God of peace." -Philippians 4:9.

Next time: The Nations That Stream to Pure Worship

From the Book Isaiah's Prophecy Light for all Mankind