As Isaiah's fourth "Servant Song" concludes in chapter 53, he glories in the ultimate victory over death.Immediately he turns to those who have gathered, listening with hurting hearts, and says, "Sing! Enlarge your tents. Strengthen your stakes."The Messiah has "borne our griefs and carried our sorrows– by His stripes we are healed." Therefore, sing! God has a plan to bless, increase, and stabilize you.But the shout of faith always preceded the blessing. According to your faith, be it unto you.

(Sermon delivered on September 5, 2021)