The Biblical Illustrator - Isaiah 61:10
Isaiah 61:10I will greatly rejoice in the LordThe garments of salvationI.Here is a GLAD RESOLVE. “I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God. 1. Where there is a will there is generally a way, and sad though you be, something is gained if you will resolve to rejoice. 2. It is always “in the Lord” that we must rejoice. Friends are dying, helps are failing, hopes are being blasted. Rejoice in the Lord. 3. I further admire this resolve because we are by it determining to... read more
Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 61:1-11
Isaiah 61:1 . The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me. Here the Redeemer appears clothed with humanity, and invested with all the high offices of our redemption. Jehovah gave not the Spirit by measure unto him, not at times and seasons; as to the prophets; the fulness of Deity always dwelt in him, and flowed as a fountain. He therefore spake in righteousness, mighty to save: Isaiah 63:1. He had said above, The isles shall wait for my law; and he adds below, I the Lord love judgment. In the... read more