In that day you will say: “I will praise you, Lord. Although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you have comforted me. Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.” With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. In that day you will say: “Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted. Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world. Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you.”
—Isaiah 12:1-6

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Words From A Worshiper
By Jennifer Kane

I was drowning, breathless, lost,
Sin’s dread weight my final cost.
But mercy found me, strong and near;
God, my salvation—banished fear.

Your anger turned, now comfort flows,
Your peace like morning’s light, it grows.
The rod of justice spent its strife,
And brought the healing streams of life.

The well is deep, the waters sweet,
Grace pours out at Jesus’ feet.
I draw, I drink, I’m satisfied;
In this Living Water, I abide.

God is my strength, my constant song,
My joy by night and day, lifelong.
So I will shout, proclaim, and sing
Of Christ, my Savior, Lord, and King!

Let nations hear, let voices raise
In universal songs of praise!
The Holy One is with us here,
His presence quiet, calm, and clear.

When shadows fall and hope grows thin,
His mercies, new each day, begin.
This song I sing is not my own—
It flows from Him, and Him alone.

Once condemned, but now I’m free;
His wrath on Christ, now peace for me.
My strength to stand, my song to raise,
Is endless gladness, endless praise!

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Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Today let’s align our hearts and minds by acknowledging a past reality: God’s anger. Under the New Covenant, we understand this in two ways. First, in the ultimate sense, God’s righteous anger against our sin was poured out completely on Jesus Christ on the cross. It was exhausted. There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1).

Second, we experience God’s fatherly discipline (Hebrews 12:5-11). This correction can feel like anger—it is unpleasant and sobering. But it is not the wrath of a judge; it is the correction of a perfect Father who loves us too much to let us continue in destructive paths. The true mark of His love is that the discipline ends and His comfort follows. The worshipper sings because the “spanking” has stopped, and the comforting arms of the Father have drawn them close.

The core of the song is this declaration: “God is my salvation.” This is the foundation of all true worship. It is a confession of our own inability. We are not our own saviors. Our good works, intentions, or thoughts do not save us. Salvation is a Person. When we grasp this, fear melts away, and God becomes our strength and our song.

Salvation is not a one-time event to be remembered fondly; it is a perpetual, living source to be drawn from daily. A well is a place of sustenance, life, and refreshment. The worshipper recognizes that their joy is not self-generated; it is drawn from the deep, inexhaustible well of what God has accomplished.

Many people live their lives never feeling a true need for salvation. They see God as a minor supplement to an otherwise fine life—a little help when they need it. But the worshipper knows they were a drowning person in need of rescue, a hell-bound sinner in need of a Savior. This awareness makes the water from the well taste all the sweeter. The joy comes from knowing we have been given what we desperately needed but could never obtain for ourselves.

Authentic worship is never meant to be kept private. It naturally overflows into testimony. The worshipper, excited by what God has done, turns to others with a series of invocations: “Give thanks!” “Make known his deeds!” “Proclaim!” “Shout and sing for joy!”

The personal experience of salvation (“God is my salvation”) must lead to a public proclamation (“make known his deeds among the peoples”). The worshipper wants everyone to see that what they have found is true and available to all. The chapter ends on a high note: the reason for our joy is God’s personal presence. “Great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.” We are not singing about a distant God, but about a King who reigns in our hearts and dwells among His people.

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Lord God, you are our salvation. Thank you for exhausting your wrath on the cross and for your loving discipline that shapes us into the image of Christ. Forgive us for the times we have trusted in ourselves. Fill our hearts with such joy from the well of your salvation that we cannot help but proclaim your goodness to a thirsty world. May our lives be a continuous song of worship to you. Amen.

September 27, 2025