Daily Reading // Isaiah 12:1-6
READY // SILENCIO
Take a moment to quiet your mind and prepare your heart for your time with the Lord.
READ // LECTIO
Read the passage above up to three times aloud. Allow yourself to feel the words as they are read.
REFLECT // MEDITATIO
Now direct your focus on the words, phrases concepts or sentences that got your attention. What is God speaking to you today through His word?
Isaiah 12:2 "Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; ‘For YAH, the LORD, is my strength and song; He also has become my salvation.’ "
Strength, song and salvation. What an amazing package deal. Strength here is not just physical strength, but strength in every way to endure and have victory. It is physical, emotional, mental, spiritual ... everything needed. A song is joy expressed. The reference here is when the Children of Israel crossed the Red Sea and the Egyptians were swallowed in it (Exodus 15). They burst out in spontaneous song. Jesus has given me something to sing about. Salvation is current and future. It is a current confident assurance of a future hope. Jesus is my strength, my song and my salvation. He is all I need today!
RESPOND // ORATIO
Pray in response to what the Lord has spoken to you.
Jesus, You came to do such a complete and thorough work. Today many are in need of strength, a song and salvation. May they fin it in You. I find my strength, song and salvation in You today.
Tomorrow’s reading -> Isaiah 13:1-22
It is a choice, isn't it Eileen. Thanks for your comments.
When COVID first started I was giving into fear and worry, however, as I embraced the truth of this scripture, to let God be my strength and song I finally was able to receive God’s peace. Something supernatural happens when we choose to praise God instead of embracing worry.