Isa 61:10 | MHM | STEP | The Prosperity of the Church. This passage is a joyful song celebrating God's goodness. Some think it is the prophet speaking for Jerusalem, while others see it as Christ speaking for the church. Both are true in some way. Here, we learn to rejoice with deep happiness for all that God has done. God’s salvation and righteousness bring real and lasting reasons for joy, not just for one moment, but for all time. The blessings God gives to His people are like beautiful clothes, making them glorious in His sight and before the world. v. 10 : The writer says, I will greatly rejoice in the Lord . God’s people have great reasons to be joyful because God has covered them with righteousness and salvation. These blessings are like rich and beautiful clothes, as if someone is dressed for a wedding or a special celebration. The church is made beautiful by the righteousness from Christ. This is like the “clean linen” worn by the saints (Revelation 19:8 ). God’s people are made right with God and become more like Him. Their joy is like the joy of a bride or a priest, ready for a special purpose. This happiness comes from being close to God and being accepted by Him. The same kind of joy is expressed by Mary in her song: My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior (Luke 1:46

‏ Isaiah 61:10

The Prosperity of the Church.

This passage is a joyful song celebrating God's goodness. Some think it is the prophet speaking for Jerusalem, while others see it as Christ speaking for the church. Both are true in some way. Here, we learn to rejoice with deep happiness for all that God has done. God’s salvation and righteousness bring real and lasting reasons for joy, not just for one moment, but for all time. The blessings God gives to His people are like beautiful clothes, making them glorious in His sight and before the world.

v. 10: The writer says, I will greatly rejoice in the Lord . God’s people have great reasons to be joyful because God has covered them with righteousness and salvation. These blessings are like rich and beautiful clothes, as if someone is dressed for a wedding or a special celebration. The church is made beautiful by the righteousness from Christ. This is like the “clean linen” worn by the saints (Revelation 19:8 ^a). God’s people are made right with God and become more like Him. Their joy is like the joy of a bride or a priest, ready for a special purpose. This happiness comes from being close to God and being accepted by Him. The same kind of joy is expressed by Mary in her song: My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior (Luke 1:46–47 ^b).