Isaiah 51:5 (NRSV)
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Verse 5I will bring near my deliverance swiftly, my salvation has gone out and my arms will rule the peoples; the coastlands wait for me, and for my arm they hope.
Devotion
Isaiah declares to Abraham’s children that God’s salvation is at hand. God hears the laments of Israel and will act swiftly. God’s salvation is once again at hand for us. The promises of God for deliverance have been fulfilled in the coming of the Messiah. Those who have waited are waiting no longer. Those who live in hope have that hope fulfilled. God’s deliverance comes anew to us. We contemplate that deliverance as we await another celebration of the birth of the Promised One. Our laments will become songs of praise.
Prayer
Saving God, through your son, who is our hope and salvation, you deliver us from death and promise us eternal life with you. Help us to share the glorious news. Amen.