Good Morning Friends,
“In that day you will say: ‘I will praise
you, O LORD. Although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and
you have comforted me. Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be
afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.’
With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.” (Isaiah 12:1-3)
Isaiah spoke of a day that was coming when
God’s anger at man would turn to salvation and comfort. This prophecy looked to
the day when the branch of Jesse would come forth and bring peace. And He has! The
anger of God has been satisfied. The payment for sins has been paid in full. God
no longer looks upon men in anger, but sees through the blood of Jesus.
Isaiah goes on to speak of what our response
should be to this new relationship with God, this relationship of comfort and
salvation.
“In that day you will say: ‘Give thanks to
the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and
proclaim that his name is exalted. Sing to the LORD, for he has done glorious
things; let this be known to all the world. Shout aloud and sing for joy,
people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you.’” (Isaiah
12:4-6)
Give thanks to Him.
Spread His message of comfort and salvation
to the world.
Sing to Him in worship.
Shout in joy.
He has earned our thanks and worship, for He
has done glorious things among us. It is a message worth sharing. It’s what the
world needs. It’s what our neighbors need. It’s what our friends need.
His, by Grace,
Steve
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