Scripture: Isaiah 25:9
It will be said on that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, so that he might save us. This is the Lord for whom we have waited; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.
Thought for the Day: As we continue through this 25th chapter of Isaiah, I am struck by seven rather simple words: It will be said on that day… There is a lot of hope within those words – and that’s because what will follow in the remaining words of vs. 9 has not yet been realized. As someone is preparing for surgery, such as a knee replacement or removal of cataracts, I have been known to say, “Well in a short time, I believe you’ll look back on this moment and think it was a great decision.” In most cases, I am correct…it might be days or weeks or months. I can say that because my experience has told me it to be true, but there are other times when we do not have the personal experience to back up our words. It is a statement of faith and faith alone. What stands out to me in this passage are the pronouns that are used. They are all plural – our, we and us. Some might suggest that it is nothing more than a communal delusion, but a community that believes in the saving and healing work of God tends to find them. That doesn’t mean a group of people will always get what they want in the way they want it, but at the core of God’s being is found One who desires to see us rescued from our brokenness and brought into wholeness. And when a community is faithfully looking for such a thing, I believe God finds a way of bringing those gifts into the community.
Prayer: Though it may not be perfect – in fact, it might be rather mucky – but you, Gracious God, seem to find creative ways of bringing salvation and healing into some pretty difficult and dark situations. Thank you for being the source of my faith. Amen.
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