Isaiah 61:11 (ESV Strong's)
For as the earth brings forth its sprouts,
and as a garden causes what is sown in it to sprout up,
so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise
to sprout up before all the nations.
Subject: Salvation and Sanctification
In this passage and section of Isaiah, the prophet has written about the sin of Israel. He has outlined the sins of Israel. They have sought God, but not with their heart. They have put on the robes of worship, but not the heart of worship. In this chapter, however, God speaks to the nation about His grace and covenant salvation. He wants the nation to know that even though they have sinned greatly, God is faithful to his covenant and will bring for righteousness and peace in their midst, through Christ. Just as sure as the earth brings for vegetation, God will produce righteousness. God is faithful, even when we are not. When we read the New Testament we see how God does the above truths. God produces righteousness and praise through Christ and the ministry of the Holy Spirit. The Fruit of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians is produced by the Spirit. It IS the fruit of THE Spirit. Righteousness is produced by God's work, not our work. Praise comes from a heart that is controlled by God and that is owned by God.
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