Wednesday prior to Lent 5

 

Isaiah 43:16-21– “Forecast for the Future” – The LORD will do a new good thing for his people

In this passage God asks us to stop thinking and talking about all the good things God did for us in the past such as the Exodus from Egypt. Something better is going to happen to us – a new and better Exodus from the slavery of sin. God promises to do a new thing (verse 19).  God will make a way out of bondage (verse 19).  God will provide provisions on the way (verse 20).   God will give you reason to praise Him (verse 21).

The LORD promises to do a new thing and recommends that His people forget the past. In terminology that would have been meaningful to the people who lived in the barren desert, the prophet proclaims that the LORD will bring water to the desert so that His chosen people might drink and praise Him. All this He will do so that His people will offer Him prayer and praise.

Collect for Lent 5 – Almighty God, by Your great goodness mercifully look upon Your people that we may be governed and preserved evermore in body and soul; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. Amen –[1] 30 March 2022

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[1] Collect for Lent 5, Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis