The more I understand the gospel and my salvation, the more wonderful these verses become to my heart. I personalize these words spoken by Isaiah concerning Israel in the future kingdom of the Messiah.
"O Lord, I will praise You;
Though You were angry with me,
Your anger is turned away, and You comfort me.
Though You were angry with me,
Your anger is turned away, and You comfort me.
Behold, God is my salvation,
I will trust and not be afraid;
'For YAH, the Lord, is my strength and my song;
He also has become my salvation.'"
I will trust and not be afraid;
'For YAH, the Lord, is my strength and my song;
He also has become my salvation.'"
Therefore with joy you will draw water
From the wells of salvation.
From the wells of salvation.
And in that day you will say:
"Praise the Lord, call upon His name;
Declare His deeds among the peoples,
Make mention that His name is exalted.
"Praise the Lord, call upon His name;
Declare His deeds among the peoples,
Make mention that His name is exalted.
Sing to the Lord,
For He has done excellent things;
This is known in all the earth.
For He has done excellent things;
This is known in all the earth.
Cry out and shout, O inhabitant of Zion,
For great is the Holy One of Israel in your midst!"
For great is the Holy One of Israel in your midst!"
Isaiah 12