Isaiah 55:11

“So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth, &c.] My good word, as the Targum; this may either be understood of Christ, the eternal Word, who is called the Word of God, and may be said to go forth out of his mouth, being spoken of by all his holy prophets, since the world began, whose coming was like the rain or snow, (<280603>Hosea 6:3), he came from heaven, from his Father there, and as a free gift of his, and in consequence of a decree, as the rain does; the manner of his coming, like that, was suddenly, gratefully, and with great efficacy, watering his people with his grace, through the ministry of the word, and making them fruitful; and though he returned to heaven again, yet…”

“(Mat 24:35). Rain may to us seem lost when it falls on a desert, but it fulfils some purpose of God. So the gospel word falling on the hard heart; it sometimes works a change at last; and even if so, it leaves men without excuse. The full accomplishment of this verse, and Isa 55:12-13, is, however, to be at the Jews' final restoration and conversion of the world (Isa 11:9-12; Isa 60:1-5, Isa 60:21).”

“So shall my word be - All the truth which God reveals is as much adapted to produce an effect on the hard and sterile hearts of men as the rain is on the earth. It shall not return unto me void - It shall not return to me without accomplishing that which I intend. And it shall prosper - (See the note at Isaiah 52:13). This proves: 1. That God has a design in giving his Word to people. He has as distinct an intention in his Word as he has in sending down rain upon the earth. 2. That whatever is his design in giving the gospel, it shall be accomplished. It is never spoken in vain, and never fails to produce the effect which he intends. The gospel is no more preached in vain than the rain falls…”

“My word - My promises, concerning the pardon of the greatest sinners. Void - Without success. Isaiah 55:12”

“shall my: Isa 54:9; Deu 32:2; Mat 24:35; Luk 8:11-16; Joh 6:63; Rom 10:17; Co1 1:18; Co1 3:6-9; Th1 2:13; Heb 6:7; Jam 1:18; Pe1 1:23 it shall accomplish: Isa 44:26-28, Isa 45:23, Isa 46:10; Eph 1:9-11 Isaiah 55:12”