Together in Christ: 'The Reason We Sing' — Isaiah 26:1-4

We sing to praise God and announce His triumphant and gracious work among us. ^[1] We also sing to encourage each other and build one another up. ^[2] In today's verses, the prophet Isaiah looks forward to the day when there are other wonderful reasons for God's people to sing - the day Isaiah points us to expect dawned on the first Pentecost after Jesus' resurrection. He poured out the Holy Spirit on His people, and His church was born. ^[3] Let's get with other believers and encourage each other by singing about God's strength available for His people, God's peace for all who trust in Him, and God's dependable and faithful presence for those of us who believe. Even more, let's find our brothers and sisters who are discouraged and encourage them with these truths about our God, our fellowship in Christ, and the sustaining power of the Holy Spirit! The apostle Paul said it this way:

Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you. ^[4]