Make Known What He Has Done

Scripture:

Isaiah 12:4  "In that day you will say: 'Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted'".

Observation:

Isaiah was telling God's people that they would not be in bondage forever.  He was bringing judgment on them for their sins, but that once they turned back to Him, He would wipe out those who had punished them.  As a reply to His goodness when He does this, He tells the people to give praise to the Lord and to proclaim His name and to make known among the nations what He has done.

Application:

God always has more to the story than what it appears.  He never just sets us free so we can be free.  He always sets us free so we will proclaim His name among the nations.  He delivers us so we will declare His goodness to the nations.  The nations are always on God's heart.  His plan is always for the advancement of His kingdom.  When we have a testimony of His goodness, He expects us to share it.

Prayer:

Father, make me better at sharing what you do for me.  Teach me to declare Your deeds among the nations.  You have done so much for me.  Open the doors to the nations and I will proclaim Your word and Your goodness throughout the world because You are good!

Yours,
Jeff