K-LOVE's Verse of the Day for May 19, 2022

Sing to The Lord

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I remember when I got saved, and man, my response was one of gratitude. I thought, "Lord, thank You. Thank You for saving me. Thank You for saving me from Your wrath." I felt very dirty. I didn't feel worthy enough to be saved. In our text today, we have Isaiah giving us this hymn of praise.

I love this—Isaiah chapter 12 and verse 5 says, "Sing to the Lord, for He has done wonderful things. Make known His praise around the world."

The Joy of Being Rescued

Going back to my story, after I got saved, I remember going to church and I would sing these songs and I was singing with so much joy because God rescued me. That's what the word salvation is—it means to be delivered. It means to be rescued.

What's interesting in this text is in verse 2, Isaiah is referring to the Israelites, and he says, "See, God has come to save me," talking about the Israelites. Then he says, "I will trust in Him and not be afraid." Then in verse 5 he says, "Sing to the Lord, for He has done wonderful things."

First comes saving, then comes singing.

What Is Your Response?

My question to us today is simple: What is your response to God saving you? Maybe you haven't received Jesus as your Lord and Savior. I want to remind you that salvation is available today. For those that are saved, what is your response? Is it one of gratitude?

Sometimes we forget what God has rescued us from. It's not that I used to do this and I no longer do this—that's not what Christianity is. Christianity is: I love Jesus and I have a vibrant relationship with the Lord, because there's nonbelievers who don't smoke, who don't drink, and who don't party. What's the main difference? For the believer, it’s that they love the Lord.

Personal Joy, Global Mission

I love this verse because it reminds me of the fact that salvation is such a joyful experience. Deliverance, right, is a joyful experience. Not only that, it doesn't stop there. It's not only personal—now we get to share it with everybody. Listen to the remainder of the verse: "Make known His praise around the world."

When I got saved, I started sharing my faith with my buddies at the gym and when I'd go to coffee shops—and hear me, I didn't share my faith perfectly. I didn't fully understand the gospel, but I simply told people that God has changed my life. God has forgiven me.

My question to us is: What will your response be to God saving you?

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Sing to the LORD, for He has done wonderful things. Make known His praise around the world.

God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

May all my thoughts be pleasing to Him, for I rejoice in the LORD.

As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in Your commands.

Listen to my instruction and be wise. Don’t ignore it.

Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success.

Jesus was in the center of the procession, and the people all around Him were shouting, “Praise God for the Son of David! Blessings on the One who comes in the name of the LORD! Praise God in highest heaven!”

I love You, LORD; You are my strength.

"Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are My disciples.”

No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and His love is brought to full expression in us.

But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love.

In Him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in His holy name.

As a face is reflected in water, so the heart reflects the real person.

So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive His mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.

And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

For God is Spirit, so those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth.”

And since we have been made right in God’s sight by the blood of Christ, He will certainly save us from God’s condemnation.

They are constantly in my thoughts. I cannot stop thinking about Your mighty works.

Let the whole world fear the LORD, and let everyone stand in awe of Him.

Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.

If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.

I took my troubles to the Lord ; I cried out to Him, and He answered my prayer.

I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.

And the church is His body; it is made full and complete by Christ, who fills all things everywhere with Himself.

So it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.

So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.

So you see, just as death came into the world through a man, now the resurrection from the dead has begun through another man.

He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will never be shaken.

No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.

So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.

Instead, let us test and examine our ways. Let us turn back to the Lord .

Serve only the Lord your God and fear Him alone. Obey His commands, listen to His voice, and cling to Him.

O my son, give me your heart. May your eyes take delight in following my ways.

The Lord is like a father to His children, tender and compassionate to those who fear Him.

Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.

God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.

Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered Himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.

Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise Him again— my Savior and my God!

Before the mountains were born, before You gave birth to the earth and the world, from beginning to end, You are God.

Let all that I am praise the LORD; with my whole heart, I will praise His holy name.

For no one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them to me, and at the last day I will raise them up.

By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence.

“So remember this and keep it firmly in mind: The Lord is God both in heaven and on earth, and there is no other.

Sing to the LORD; praise His name. Each day proclaim the good news that He saves.

Lord , there is no one like You! For You are great, and Your name is full of power.

For you are great and perform wonderful deeds. You alone are God.

Let all that I am praise the LORD. O LORD my God, how great you are! You are robed with honor and majesty.

May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord.

Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.

If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

For who is God except the LORD? Who but our God is a solid rock?

I am counting on the LORD; yes, I am counting on Him. I have put my hope in His word.

I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws.

The Lord cares deeply when his loved ones die.

The name of the LORD is a strong fortress; the godly run to Him and are safe.

My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises!

Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.

The LORD is good to those who depend on Him, to those who search for Him.

I long to obey Your commandments! Renew my life with Your goodness.

We put our hope in the LORD. He is our help and our shield.

The LORD will work out His plans for my life— for your faithful love, O LORD, endures forever. Don’t abandon me, for You made me.

I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark.

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good.

I pray that from His glorious, unlimited resources He will empower you with inner strength through His Spirit.

Your righteousness, O God, reaches to the highest heavens. You have done such wonderful things. Who can compare with You, O God?

We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves.

How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is beyond comprehension!

Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the LORD will be greatly praised.

But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.

God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

Yes, You have been with me from birth; from my mother’s womb You have cared for me. No wonder I am always praising You!

God’s voice is glorious in the thunder. We can’t even imagine the greatness of His power.

How sweet Your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey.

Because of Christ and our faith in Him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence.

For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.