“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.” Isaiah 12:5-6 (ESV)
The Prophet Isaiah was given the ability to foresee a day when many people would be praising the Lord. In the verses chosen for today we find Isaiah encouraging us who live many centuries later. Isaiah was writing in the first place to the people of Israel. God wanted them to praise Him for what He had done for them. But He wanted them to spread the Word to the whole world. Today there are may people praising the Lord around the world, singing His praises in hundreds of languages. God is doing great things for them, all around the world. We can praise God for His greatness which is more evident than it was in Israel's day. Isaiah said He is great among us among people of various cultures, ethnicities, and nations around the world. Today, let's praise Him because he continues to do gloriously according to His promises.
The Prophet Isaiah was given the ability to foresee a day when many people would be praising the Lord. In the verses chosen for today we find Isaiah encouraging us who live many centuries later. Isaiah was writing in the first place to the people of Israel. God wanted them to praise Him for what He had done for them. But He wanted them to spread the Word to the whole world. Today there are may people praising the Lord around the world, singing His praises in hundreds of languages. God is doing great things for them, all around the world. We can praise God for His greatness which is more evident than it was in Israel's day. Isaiah said He is great among us among people of various cultures, ethnicities, and nations around the world. Today, let's praise Him because he continues to do gloriously according to His promises.
