February 3 Isaiah 25:9
“It will be said on that day,
‘Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might save us.
This is the LORD; we have waited for him; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.’”
This verse is part of a song of praise in Isaiah 25, where the prophet envisions the ultimate deliverance of God’s people. It expresses joyful anticipation and fulfillment of divine salvation.
1.Recognition of God’s Deliverance – “Behold, this is our God”
•The people acknowledge God’s presence and power. It reflects the realization that their trust was not in vain. This declaration is deeply personal—our God—signifying a relationship built on faith and expectation.
2.Patient Waiting in Faith – “We have waited for him, that he might save us”
•Waiting for God is a common theme in Scripture (Psalm 27:14; Lamentations 3:25). This waiting is not passive but involves faithfulness, endurance, and trust in God’s timing. The salvation spoken of here could have an immediate context (deliverance from enemies), but it also foreshadows the ultimate salvation through Christ (Luke 2:25-30).
3.Rejoicing in Salvation – “Let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation”
•The response to God’s deliverance is joy. This echoes the messianic hope in the New Testament (Luke 2:10-11, Revelation 19:7). God’s salvation brings not only security but profound joy and worship.
Theological Implications
•This verse anticipates Christ’s redemptive work, where ultimate salvation is fulfilled in Jesus (John 1:29, Revelation 21:3).
•It highlights the importance of faithful endurance, as God’s promises are fulfilled in His perfect time.
•It calls believers to joyfully trust in God’s salvation, recognizing that He is the one who redeems and restores.
Application
•Trust in God’s timing – Even when deliverance seems delayed, His salvation will come.
•Celebrate salvation – Joy in the Lord is a proper response to His grace and mercy.
•Live with hope – This verse encourages believers to look forward to the final fulfillment of God’s promises in Christ’s return.
Isaiah 25:9 is a triumphant declaration of faith fulfilled, reflecting the joy of those who have waited upon the Lord and now see His salvation manifest.
To be truthful I hate to wait. However, this more true about the , title things in life: waiting for traffic signals and in grocery lines. Truly I do try to get better at it. Mostly there is no need to hurry. On the other hand I have been better waiting on the Lord through the troubles of life: illness, job loss.
What thing are easy or hard for your ability to wait?
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