Scripture for Today | Isaiah 62:1-5 (with Pastor Nick)

About this Episode

Opening Song: 

None But Jesus by Brooke Ligertwood 

Lyrics:

In the quiet in the stillness

I know that You are God

In the secret of Your presence

I know there I am restored

When You call I won't refuse

Each new day again I'll choose

 

There is no one else for me

None but Jesus

Crucified to set me free

Now I live to bring Him praise

 

In the chaos in confusion

I know You're sovereign still

In the moment of my weakness

You give me grace to do Your will

When You call I won't delay

This my song through all my days

 

All my delight is in You Lord

All of my hope

All of my strength

All my delight is in You Lord

Forevermore

Passage: 

Isaiah 62:1-5

For Zion's sake I will not keep silent,

    and for Jerusalem's sake I will not be quiet,

until her righteousness goes forth as brightness,

    and her salvation as a burning torch.

2 The nations shall see your righteousness,

    and all the kings your glory,

and you shall be called by a new name

    that the mouth of the Lord will give.

3 You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord,

    and a royal diadem in the hand of your God.

4 You shall no more be termed Forsaken,[a]

    and your land shall no more be termed Desolate,[b]

but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her,[c]

    and your land Married;[d]

for the Lord delights in you,

    and your land shall be married.

5 For as a young man marries a young woman,

    so shall your sons marry you,

and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride,

    so shall your God rejoice over you.

Musical Reflection:

“Be Thou My Vision,” old Irish folk tune

Reflection Notes: 

The hymn commonly known as “Be Thou My Vision” is set to the tune SLANE, which is an old Irish folk tune. It samples both major and minor tonalities, with a perfect balance between the two.

Prayer:

This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.