Isaiah 11:6-8

The *Messiah’s arrival will bring about perfect harmony (peace and calm) in all life. This includes the animals, especially those animals that are natural enemies. No person or animal will be afraid of another.

God’s people will return

v10 One day, this new king from the family of Jesse (David’s father) will come. His arrival will be the signal to all the nations to gather in the royal city (*Jerusalem) to give him honour. His own nation will become famous. v11 When that day comes, the *Lord will again use his power. He will bring back his people from foreign countries. They will come from Assyria and from Egypt. From Cush and from Elam. From Shinar and from Hamath. From the land along the coast. v12 The *Lord will raise a flag as a signal to nations all over the world. He will show the nations that he is bringing back his people from foreign lands. v13 Ephraim’s jealous attitudes will vanish. Judah will not still want to fight. Ephraim will not be jealous of Judah. Judah will not still want to fight Ephraim. v14 Together Ephraim and Judah will attack the *Philistines to the west. Together they will *seize the possessions of the nations to the east. They will overcome Edom and Moab. Ammon will obey their rule. v15 The *Lord will dry part of the Red Sea near Egypt. He will send a very hot wind to divide the river called Euphrates into seven streams. The streams will be shallow enough for people to cross. v16 So for God’s people who are returning, there will be a good road from Assyria. Just as when their families at the time of Moses escaped from Egypt.