Isaiah 40:9 Go on up to a high mountain,
O Zion, herald of good news;
lift up your voice with strength,
O Jerusalem, herald of good news;
lift it up, fear not;
say to the cities of Judah,
“Behold your God!”
10 Behold, the Lord God comes with might,
and his arm rules for him;
behold, his reward is with him,
and his recompense before him.
11 He will tend his flock like a shepherd;
he will gather the lambs in his arms;
he will carry them in his bosom,
and gently lead those that are with young.
We were in this chapter earlier this week for the last Sunday of Advent, preparing our hearts for "the glory of the Lord to be revealed." Yesterday we celebrated His coming. Today our response should be to shout from the mountaintops how great our God is. He is the gentle Shepherd of mercy, grace, and love, Who has sent His Son as a love gift. But the chapter goes on to remind us that He is awesome Creator, All-Wise Judge, and inexhaustible Source of strength to keep us going in life. Indeed, with all He has proven in sending His Son, our Savior, we should shout and sing: "Behold our God!"
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