Scripture: Isaiah 25:1
O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you, I will praise your name; for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure.
Thought for the Day: For the next few days, I am going to look at Isaiah 25. The reason for this focus is simply because I opened my Bible and read the chapter. There was no specific reason, and though some might say that there was divine intervention, I am going to suggest that it was entirely random (though some people will suggest that there is no such thing as random). This verse begins what I would call a song of praise. To suggest that the Lord is “my God” is to speak in terms of covenant. There is more than a casual relationship with God, and to use the imagery of covenant is to unleash a slew of stories and images from scripture that speak of this magnificent relationship between God and humanity. To speak about this relationship and the “plans formed of old” is to recognize how God desires to be in relationship for the sake of some end goal. As we get further in the 25th chapter of Isaiah, we will find insights into what that goal might be. At this point, it is good to simply know that God not only loves us and enjoys being in relationship with us, but that God also desires to be in partnership with us. That notion is joyous, humbling and a bit intimidating.
Prayer: I desire to have more than a casual relationship with you, O Lord, and this day I strive to grow in my commitment to you and the wonderful dreams you have for your creation. Amen.
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