Let
this new song be sung; everywhere – to the ends of His earth. Go to the sea,
take it to the islands and all their people. Even out in the far wilderness,
and from the tops of the mountains they will sing, shouting praises. They will
all give glory to the Lord God singing His praises in all the islands. (Isaiah
42:10-12)
Are your words full of hope? Or, do you
sometimes forget from where your hope comes? Do you speak in ways that convey
your fears to your people? Each celebration is an opportunity to show and
inspire a hope that sustains confidence in the future. To say, “God loves,” is
what enables you to love (1 John 4:19); not just to love Him, but also to love
His people. In like manner, celebrating God’s work enables hope for those who
are gripped by fear.
Isaiah delivers God’s promise that the songs
that praise His work on earth will connect to the future. This means, if you
sing His songs everywhere, always, to the ends of His earth, then others will
inhabit this new life! In still other words, if you are faithful in praising
the Lord, God, His earth will be filled with hope-giving celebration and
praise.
So, speak optimistically, as God leads you.
Be careful that your words are filled with His hope rather than with fear.
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