Isaiah 61: 1, 8

God is naming us as his own in Christ Jesus and holding us up to the world around us as “a people whom the Lord has blessed” - a planting of the Lord - oaks of righteous so that those who see us might be attracted to God’s saving grace and the promise of abundant life. Just as the people in Isaiah’s time responded with praise and thanksgiving, we too are called to praise the Lord for his righteousness, to name him as our legitimate and trustworthy Savior. We are called to rejoice in the Lord. Let's lift our voices and hearts together this Sunday in praise of the Anointed One - Christ Jesus our Lord!