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Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Make Known His Salvation
Isaiah 12:1-6
Isaiah wrote, “Make known among the nations what he has done.” That can appear to be a daunting task in this
world as we know it. There is opposition to just about any side. What is more, how many people feel that
Christianity is the wrong side to be on? But you notice in Isaiah’s words, what is commonly referred to as his
“First Song,” the Spirit didn’t inspire him to consider whether or not the world would always listen. In fact,
from what we know about Isaiah, few if any of God’s own people listened to his message. Even still, that doesn’t
diminish the truth of this message. “Surely God is my salvation. I will trust in him and not be afraid.”
We have a lot in common with Isaiah. It seemed like it wasn’t that long ago when people would be a little more
receptive when we shared our faith and the glorious things he has done. It can be easy to become more silent and
give in, just a little, to the opposing voices that seem to dominate the landscape. But what do we have to be
afraid of? We can say with Isaiah, “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust in him and not be afraid… make
known among the nations what he has done.”
And we can be so bold because we know that God accomplishes great things under the guise of humility and
defeat. Look again at the Savior riding into the city of his death on a donkey? It would seem that all the praises
and proclamations would be in vain. More than that! Such voices are foolish. But here we see God do his
glorious things. Under the appearance of a normal looking man is the Son of God. Behind the sight of a man on
a donkey is our Champion who would conquer our greatest foes. In between the lines of the shouts was the
truth behind every word. He saves because he is our God. He is our salvation.
So, we do have something to say in our world today. Just as is true in every age, we have a message that is
powerful enough to change eternity and transform hearts and lives regardless of the contentious landscape
today. We can sing those Palm Sunday truths in Isaiah’s words, “Surely God is my salvation… make known
among the nations what he has done!”
PRAYER: Dear Holy Spirit, through the message of salvation in Jesus, changes hearts and lives. Help me to
grow more and more in understanding the grace I have been given. Move me to speak of Christ and his saving
work whenever possible. Make me bold to speak of his salvation and give me opportunities to share with others,
through Christ my Lord. Amen.
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