Isaiah 40:9-11 seeks to convince its audience that the season of God's hiddenness has come to an end. Zion herself is then called to the task of preaching: “Get you up to a high mountain, O Zion herald of good tidings” lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good news, lift it up, fear not, say to the cities of Judah, "Behold your God!"
Behold, the Lord God comes with might & His arm rules for Him; behold, His reward is with Him & His recompense before Him. He will tend His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs in His arms. He will carry them in His bosom & gently lead those that are with young.
This is the word that I received at the National GS & AOJO Coordinators Meeting held on 28th February, 2023,where The Chief Shepherd said He himself will help the young ones taking on new responsibilities. I want to testify about the changes observed by Sis Angelica & the Core team in the monthly worship held on 1st March, 2023,how it has moved to a new level & we believe it will be so in all fields.
The prophet had some reference to the return of the Jews from Babylon. But this is a small event, compared with that pointed out by the Holy Ghost in the New Testament, when John the Baptist proclaimed the approach of Christ. When eastern princes marched through desert countries, ways were prepared for them, and hinderances removed. And may the Lord prepare our hearts by the teaching of His word and the convictions of His Spirit, that high and proud thoughts may be brought down, good desires planted, crooked and rugged tempers made straight and softened, and every hinderance removed, that we may be ready for His will on earth, and prepared for His heavenly kingdom.
What are all that belongs to fallen man, or all that he does, but as the grass and the flower thereof! And what will all the titles and possessions of a dying sinner avail, when they leave him under condemnation! The word of the Lord can do that for us, which all flesh cannot. The glad tidings of the coming of Christ were to be sent forth to the ends of the earth.
Satan is the strong man armed; but our Lord Jesus is stronger; and He shall proceed, and do all that He purposes. Christ is the good Shepherd; He shows tender care for young converts, weak believers, and those of a sorrowful spirit. By His word He requires no more service, and by His providence He inflicts no more trouble, than He will strengthen them for. May we know our Shepherd’s voice, and follow Him, proving ourselves His sheep.
Your name Lord Jesus is the highest, Your name is the greatest, Your name stands above them all, Above all thrones & dominions, all powers & positions, Your name stands above them all.
Sol. Joan