Psalm 103:15-16 says, The life of mortals is like grass, they flourish like a flower of the field; the wind blows over it and it is gone, and its place remembers it no more.. 8 This is what the Lord says: "In the time of my favor I will answer you, and in the day of salvation I will help you; I will keep you and will make you. He is their shepherd. I propose that just as Jesus explained to the Samaritan woman at the well, these words find their fulfillment in the Spirit of God who indwells all believers. Thank you, Lord, that you love to reach the discouraged and defeated ones. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Does the Bible Condemn Using Tarot Cards? I will contend with those who contend with you. 4Thayer, Joseph. Sing, O heavens, and be joyful, O earth Which may be understood of the heavens, and the earth by a personification, a figure usual in Scripture, to express the greatness of the benefit received, and to raise thankfulness and admiration in the hearts of God's people; see ( Psalms 90:11 Psalms 90:12 ) ( Isaiah 55:12 ) or by the heavens may be meant the angels in heaven, who, as they rejoice at the conversion of a single sinner, will much more rejoice at such numerous conversions among Jews and Gentiles, here prophesied of, ( Luke 15:10 ) and, by the "earth", the saints on earth, the excellent in it, who have a more immediate concern in, and must be affected with, the case here represented: and break forth into singing, O mountains; such as are in high office either in the state, as Christian kings and princes, ( Isaiah 49:23 ) or in the church, as prophets and apostles, ( Revelation 18:20 ) . TODAY'S BIBLE READING: Isaiah 49-50, Proverbs 27:15-27 , Luke 23:44-49 , Hebrews 11:1-16. There is not time to go into detail, just to highlight. Isaiah 49:13 NIV - Shout for joy, you heavens; rejoice, - Bible Gateway Spiritually, these blessings belong to the nations now, and millions worldwide enjoy the spiritual benefits of believing in their Savior, Gods Servant. See Special Topic at 41:2. We live in a creation controlled by the LORD---and He is good. It is a temptation that every believer faces when things are hard. So, the Lord is saying to them, that I will constantly have my eye on you, My people. The word for people in verse 13 is laos. This word is fluid in the same way that ethnos is fluid. Isaiah 49:13 KJV - Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O - Bible Gateway Through the grace that Jesus Christ brought into the world, we are given Gods comfort and compassion. Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? God has turned to us in comfort and mercy. Does the reader know who these people are? Sunday sermon Isaiah 49:13-16 I will not forget you 8 November2020, Sunday sermon Jeremiah 31:31-34 The New Covenant 1 November 2020 (ReformationSunday), Devotional for 9 November 2020 Hebrews 11v6 Pleasing God byfaith, Christmas devotional John 1v29 The Lamb ofGod, Advent Devotional for 24 December 2020 John 1v18 part 2 He has made Godknown, Advent devotional for 23 December 2020 John 1:18 no-one has ever seenGod, Advent devotional for 22 December 2020 John 1v17 part 2 grace andtruth, Advent devotional for 21 December 2020 John 1v17 moregrace.