ESOCS Devotional 3 February 2022
TEXT: ISAIAH 62:1-5
MEMORY VERSE: “For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet, till her righteousness shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch.” Isaiah 62:1 NIV
0 And the apostles, when they had returned, told Him all that they had done. Then He took them and went aside privately into a deserted place belonging to the city called Bethsaida. 11 But when the multitudes knew it, they followed Him; and He received them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who had need of healing. 12 When the day began to wear away, the twelve came and said to Him, “Send the multitude away, that they may go into the surrounding towns and country, and lodge and get provisions; for we are in a deserted place ”
62 For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet, till her vindication shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch. 2 The nations will see your vindication, and all kings your glory; you will be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will bestow. 3 You will be a crown of splendor in the Lord’s hand, a royal diadem in the hand of your God.
4 No longer will they call you Deserted, or name your land Desolate. But you will be called Hephzibah,[a] and your land Beulah[b]; for the Lord will take delight in you, and your land will be married.
5 As a young man marries a young woman,
so will your Builder marry you;
as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride,
so will your God rejoice over you.
In the world ravaged with so much pain, agonies, sorrows, disappointments, and frustration, there is however, a place of rejoicing in the Lord. Yes! There is a guarantee of great joy in God: “…in the world ye shall have tribulation; but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33 KJV). To maintain a strong relationship with God is to exist in perpetual joy in life. It is not possible to be connected to God and be frustrated with sorrow.
The Cherubim and Seraphim Hymn 224 sings, ‘Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, all ye that are upright in heart; and ye that have made Him your choice, bid sadness and sorrow depart’. It is therefore important to note that rejoicing is a covenant promise for all children of God. Our text also buttressed by C & S Hymn 224 gives us two reasons to rejoice.
Firstly, “…for he hath clothed me with the garment of salvation…” This is the greatest reason to be joyful. The salvation of our soul is the highest source of our joy. There is no joy without salvation. The truth is, without being saved there is this inner joy you are denied of, you can’t access that realm of joy until the garment of salvation is put on you. Salvation does not just give you temporary or earthly joy, it guarantees you eternal joy. If you are not saved from sin, there is an opportunity for you today in Jesus Christ.
Secondly, “…he hath covered me with robe of righteousness…”The knowledge that you are walking in righteousness brings an overwhelming joy to your life. That blessedness of a righteous existence makes you leap for joy always (Psalm 32:1-2). Therefore, make up your mind to be saved today and consistently live righteously for God, then your joy shall know no bounds, in Jesus name.
- Accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour today and be totally saved.
- Consistently wear your robe of righteousness.
- Lord, we are grateful for the covenant of joy and rejoicing for our lives. Help us maintain our garment of salvation and robe of righteousness till eternity in the name of Jesus Christ.
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FURTHER READING: Luke 4:14-30; Isaiah 43:8-21; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31; 2:1-5
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ESOCS Devotional 3 February 2022
