Broadcast
O Sing Unto the Lord - Part 3
Isaiah 12:3-4
05/01/2024
3 With joy you will draw water from the wells of
salvation.
4 And you will say in that day: ``Give thanks to the
LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds
among the peoples, proclaim that his name is
exalted.'' (ESV)
This last Sunday, which is known as ``Cantate Sunday,'' was
named for the first verse of Psalm 98, which we used to enter
into God's presence at His invitation. ``O sing to the LORD a
new song, for He has done marvelous things.'' The prophet Isaiah
told us of the reason for this song, the marvelous things the
LORD has done for His people.
With joy you will draw water from the wells of
salvation. And you will say in that day: ``Give thanks
to the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds
among the peoples, proclaim that his name is exalted.''
Directly after the children of Israel crossed the Red Sea,
God provided them fresh water in the wilderness. Later, as
recorded by Saint John, Jesus offers us the water of life.
Christians daily remember their baptism, where the Holy Spirit
joined us to Jesus' death and resurrection through the water of
baptism.
As ones redeemed from sin and condemnation by the life,
death, and resurrection of Jesus, we respond by joyfully sharing
the news of God's love to others. Knowing the free gift of
salvation, we tell of His grace and mercy.
What a comfort to know that our redemption from sin and
death does not depend on our own efforts, but is offered to us
because of God's love. What a comfort to know that the God who
created all things loves each of us so much as to send His Son to
take our punishment and give us His holiness.
May our Lord continue to give us this reason to sing, that
He is our salvation, that He is our hope and our comfort. Amen.