Isaiah chapter 63: On being carried along

63:9 ‘In his love and mercy he redeemed them; he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.’

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Enter once again hesed – God’s unique loving kindness – spoken of in other chapters of this Book including chapters 54 and 55 (following on the heels of the ‘Suffering Servant’ chapter 53.

Being lifted up happens mainly to children.  There are times in our lives when there is no other option but to be lifted up and carried. The sad irony is that it is literally true for some ending their earthly journey.

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O Emmanuel, our king and our lawgiver,

the hope of the nations and their Saviour:

Come and save us, O Lord our God.