Michiana Covenant Presbyterian Church

[Sung Psalm: 72] In Isaiah 60, we hear a promise that the coastlands shall hope for the LORD – and ships of Tarshish will come, bringing your children home – laden with gold and silver. We don't know the exact location of Tarshish – but many have suggested that it may refer to a trading port in Spain. In Romans 15, Paul speaks of his desire to go to Spain the preach the gospel there. He also speaks of how the Gentiles now share in the Jews' spiritual blessings, and so should be of service to help with the Jewish Christians' material needs. Both things are found in Isaiah 60. Isaiah 60 speaks of how the glory of the LORD will rise upon you – and how the wealth of the nations will come to Jerusalem – on ships of Tarshish, no less! And all this because the LORD has made you beautiful! When King Jesus sat down at the right hand of the Father, his people – his city – holy Zion – is beautified and built up by the glory of the nations...