August 23, 2024
Redeeming Israel -- Part 5
Isaiah 29:23-4
08/23/2024
23 For when he sees his children, the work of my
hands, in his midst, they will sanctify my name;
they will sanctify the Holy One of Jacob and will
stand in awe of the God of Israel.
And those who go astray in spirit will come to
understanding, and those who murmur will accept
instruction. (ESV)
On Easter morning, Jesus' grave was empty. He who died on
the cross, He who was wrongfully condemned to suffer, abandoned
the grave. Jesus showed Himself to the women, to the disciples,
to five hundred followers. His resurrection foreshadows our own
resurrection when He returns to judge both the living and the
dead. We have seen the salvation of our God.
For when he sees his children, the work of my hands, in
his midst, they will sanctify my name; they will
sanctify the Holy One of Jacob and will stand in awe of
the God of Israel. And those who go astray in spirit
will come to understanding, and those who murmur will
accept instruction.
Those who have faith in Jesus Christ, who has revealed the
love of our heavenly Father, will join their voices in praise and
thanksgiving in response to His mercy. Many will come to know of
the redemption from sin and death, the promise of heaven, and
will turn to God and receive eternal life.
The message you hear each Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church
when we gather at 9:00 a.m. is the message of hope. You are
saved from sin and eternal death because of God's love and grace
alone, because of Jesus' suffering, death, and resurrection
alone. There is no need to fear, for God, Himself, has given you
life.
May our Lord grant us faith, by the working of the Holy
Spirit, to trust in Him. Amen.