Broadcast
O Sing Unto the Lord - Part 4
Isaiah 12:5-6
05/02/2024
5 ``Sing praises to the LORD, for he has done
gloriously; let this be made known in all the
earth.
6 Shout, and sing for joy, O inhabitant of Zion, for
great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.''
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The Psalmist wrote: ``O sing to the LORD a new song, for He
has done marvelous things.'' This past Sunday we used this
ancient song as we entered into God's presence at His invitation
to receive the gifts of forgiveness and eternal life. In his
first song of praise, Isaiah wrote of the songs which the
faithful children of God sing in response to His mercy.
``Sing praises to the LORD, for he has done gloriously;
let this be made known in all the earth. Shout, and
sing for joy, O inhabitant of Zion, for great in your
midst is the Holy One of Israel.''
Ever since Jesus ascended into heaven, His followers have
gone into all the world to proclaim the goodness and love of God.
By the end of the first century, the Gospel had spread through
the known world. Christians could not help but bring the good
news of salvation by grace through faith for the sake of Christ
to those oppressed by sin.
The need to tell of God's love, of our salvation from sin
and death for the sake of Jesus, is every bit as great today. As
the devil, the world, and our sinful flesh attack the goodness of
God, we bring to you the good news that Jesus has defeated death.
In Him you have the forgiveness of sins.
The ``Holy One of Israel,'' the Triune God, is not some
abstract thought who sits on a throne somewhere, ignoring His
creation. He is here with us in every joy and sorrow, in His
Word and Sacraments.
May you come to know the reason that Isaiah rejoiced in the
love of God, and knowing of that love, find the peace which
passes all understanding. Amen.