The Lord Be With You Today!
Isaiah 63:1
Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah,
with His garments stained crimson?
(Here is a picture of the returning, triumphant Warrior King,
having just waged war against God's enemies,
carrying the red stain of bloodshed from Edom,
and having trodden in the wine press of the battle from Bozrah.
Today, the Lord still comes into the Edom and Bozrah of our lives,
places of wrenching and judgment,
places of the red of shed blood and the wine-press of deep struggle,
places of waging war,
now bearing on His bloodstained clothing the proof of a defeated enemy,
having trampled patiently and persistently and faithfully
the wine press of pain and uncertainty and fear and wounding in our lives.
Christ, having waged battle against evil and darkness,
having shed His blood for the redemption of man,
now emerges strong and vital from the encounter at the cross
and comes into our lives as triumphant Savior and Lord.)
Who is this, robed in splendor,
striding forward in the greatness of His strength
(The phrasing here pictures a triumphant Warrior Lord
Who walks with purpose and authority,
throwing back His Head, exulting in His conquest.
Not fatigued or worn down by the combat,
the Lord is still strong on our behalf even after having fought in a great battle.
He pictures for us His great power and confidence and victory,
an assurance to us that we have nothing to fear,
that we are protected by His great authority and strength.)
"It is I, proclaiming victory, mighty to save."
(In triumphant proclamation, this is the Lord's message to us today.
The Lord declares He is victorious and is present to save us
in any attack that comes against us or in any challenge that confronts us.)
May the Lord richly bless you this day!
In Christ's love,
Blessings!
Sally
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