Sermon on Isaiah 62,1-5

Dear congregation, today I would like to reflect with you  on a passage from the book of Isaiah that can provide us  with  comfort and  hope in times of  uncertainty and change.  For Zion’s sake   I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake  I will not rest..

God does not remain silent for Zion. The text begins  with a powerful  statement. God will not remain silent. In a world where we often feel forgotten by God, this verse reminds us that He actively engages  with  His  people. He  is not passive. He hears the cries of  the oppressed  and sees  the suffering of   the forsaken. This should  encourage us  to trust in God even in difficult   times.

The promise of righteousness and salvation. Isaiah speaks of righteousness shining forth like a light. This righteousness is not only for Israel but  for all nations. God desires His  salvation to be  visible to all. In a world  often marked by  injustice, we  are  called to  be  light and hope. We  should   advocate for justice  and  carry God’s love into  the world.

  ,,A new  name. God gives His people a new name. Forsaken becomes ,, Hephzibah”  meaning  . My delight is in her. This name change signifies identity and belonging, We too can know that  in Christ we have  a new identity. We are  lowed  and valuable in God’s  eyes.  This  understanding should shape  our lives  and encourage us   to live out  our identity.

The joy of God. The passage concludes with a wonderful  promise. God  rejoices over us. Just  as a bridegroom rejoices   over  his bride, so does  our God  rejoice  over  us.  This  joy  is not dependent on our  performance or behavior, but rather is an expression of His  unconditional love. Isaiah is a  powerful message of  hope. It reminds  us  that God  is  actively  for us, that He desires righteousness  and salvation for all  people, and  that  we  may  live in His love and joy.Let us  carry  this message  into our daily lives and share God’s love  with the world.