Isaiah 61:1-11.
Isaiah 61:1-11 (GNT)
1 "The Sovereign LORD has filled me with his Spirit. He has chosen me
and sent me To bring good news to the poor, To heal the
broken-hearted, To announce release to captives And freedom to those
in prison. 2 He has sent me to proclaim That the time has come When
the LORD will save his people And defeat their enemies. He has sent me
to comfort all who mourn, 3 To give to those who mourn in Zion Joy and
gladness instead of grief, A song of praise instead of sorrow. They
will be like trees That the LORD himself has planted. They will all do
what is right, And God will be praised for what he has done. 4 They
will rebuild cities that have long been in ruins. 5 My people,
foreigners will serve you. They will take care of your flocks And farm
your land and tend your vineyards. 6 And you will be known as the
priests of the LORD, The servants of our God. You will enjoy the
wealth of the nations And be proud that it is yours. 7 Your shame and
disgrace are ended. You will live in your own land, And your wealth
will be doubled; Your joy will last forever. 8 The LORD says, "I love
justice and I hate oppression and crime. I will faithfully reward my
people And make an eternal covenant with them. 9 They will be famous
among the nations; Everyone who sees them will know That they are a
people whom I have blessed." 10 Jerusalem rejoices because of what the
LORD has done. She is like a bride dressed for her wedding. God has
clothed her with salvation and victory. 11 As surely as seeds sprout
and grow, The Sovereign LORD will save his people, And all the nations
will praise him."
God bless you.
1 "The Sovereign LORD has filled me with his Spirit. He has chosen me
and sent me To bring good news to the poor, To heal the
broken-hearted, To announce release to captives And freedom to those
in prison. 2 He has sent me to proclaim That the time has come When
the LORD will save his people And defeat their enemies. He has sent me
to comfort all who mourn, 3 To give to those who mourn in Zion Joy and
gladness instead of grief, A song of praise instead of sorrow. They
will be like trees That the LORD himself has planted. They will all do
what is right, And God will be praised for what he has done. 4 They
will rebuild cities that have long been in ruins. 5 My people,
foreigners will serve you. They will take care of your flocks And farm
your land and tend your vineyards. 6 And you will be known as the
priests of the LORD, The servants of our God. You will enjoy the
wealth of the nations And be proud that it is yours. 7 Your shame and
disgrace are ended. You will live in your own land, And your wealth
will be doubled; Your joy will last forever. 8 The LORD says, "I love
justice and I hate oppression and crime. I will faithfully reward my
people And make an eternal covenant with them. 9 They will be famous
among the nations; Everyone who sees them will know That they are a
people whom I have blessed." 10 Jerusalem rejoices because of what the
LORD has done. She is like a bride dressed for her wedding. God has
clothed her with salvation and victory. 11 As surely as seeds sprout
and grow, The Sovereign LORD will save his people, And all the nations
will praise him."
God bless you.
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