God’s people will be redeemed. They were sold for nothing but they will be bought back without money. The foreshadowing of the future for Israel is also a foreshadowing for humanity. The Messiah will come and redeem those who are enslaved to sin. So the writer is encouraging us to wake up! Put on your best garments! You are about to be presented before the King.
There is a beautiful song by The City Harmonic titled “Holy (Wedding Day).” The lyrics are unbelievably moving.
This is the story of the Son of God hangin’ on a cross for me
But it ends with a bride and groom and a wedding by a glassy sea
O, death, where is your sting?
‘Cause I’ll be there singin’
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord
This is the story of a bride in white waitin’ on her wedding day
Anticipation welling up inside while her groom is crowned a King
O, death, where is your sting?
‘Cause we’ll be there singin’
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord
Here in Isaiah 52, we see a picture painted of the glorious day when the bride (the church) is presented to the groom (Jesus). She will be holy and blameless, covered by the blood of her groom who has been crowned the King of Kings.
If you have 5 minutes, this music video is well worth the listen!