March 12 - Songs of Praise

March 12 - Songs of Praise - Isaiah 12:1-6

In that day ... Isaiah is referring to the day that the remnant (Israel) is restored and Christ reigns over all the nations of the earth. Revelation 21 and 22 describe the events of that day, but for now, all we can do is look forward to it.

Today ... read these two songs of praise. The first speaks of salvation. Isaiah's name means, "Jehovah is Salvation." The second song sings praises to the Lord!

"I will praise you, O Lord. Although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you have comforted me. Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation." With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. (Isaiah 12:1-3)

Wells of salvation? Read Zechariah 13:1 “On that day a fountain will be opened to the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and impurity." and then Revelation 7:17, "For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”

We find cleansing and salvation at the center of the throne ... Jesus.

The second song:

"Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name, make known among the nations what he has done and proclaim that his name is exalted. Sing to the Lord for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world. Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you." (Isaiah 12:4-6)

Zion is Jerusalem.

Jeremiah 3:17 says, "At that time they will call Jerusalem The Throne of the Lord, and all nations will gather in Jerusalem to honor the name of the Lord. No longer will they follow the stubbornness of their evil hearts."

Zechariah 2:10 tells us, "Shout and be glad, O Daughter of Zion. For I am coming, and I will live among you,” declares the Lord."

In that day, there will be no need for a temple ... the Lord God will live among us. (Rev. 21:22)

In that day ...