02.25.23 – Joy and Judgment

But you will have a joyous song throughout the night, as one celebrating a holy, consecrated feast. You will have gladness of heart, as one celebrating to the sound of a flute and dancing up the mountain of Yahweh, the Rock who shelters Israel!

30 And Yahweh will cause everyone to hear his awe-inspiring, majestic voice. He will open their eyes to see his mighty power coming down with raging anger and consuming fire! His power will descend in cloudburst, thunderstorm, and hail. Isaiah 30:29-30

The Father promises simultaneously joyous feasting for His followers as He comes with judgment for those who reject Him and go their own way. In the end, no one will doubt the majesty of God and His worthiness.

He promises a song in the night to chase away the attacks of anxiety and fear. Rather than stress, the Holy Spirit will lead us into a feast. Feasts are celebrations of victory with plenty of food, music, and joy.

As God reveals Himself today to His children we do not have to wait to begin the celebration. We can dance up the mountain (what an incredible picture) and into the presence of God. There we will hear His voice and He will open our eyes to see His power and glory.

What a contrast. What a simple but profound choice. Choose God over foolish rebellion that brings nothing but sorrow and ultimately destruction. Come feast, come dance, and celebrate our God.

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