Isaiah 61

Many Christians have what they would call life verses. I always had favourite verses but never quite came across anything I would call a life verse, something which would really tug at my heart. While worshipping during a service at Riverview last night, God spoke Isaiah 61:1-3 to me and instantly I knew that was it! I am a worshipper, but more than that I know I am destined to be a lead worshipper, to bring healing through my singing. That supernatural moment last night confirmed all that God has put into my heart.

1 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me,
because the Lord has anointed me
to preach good news to the poor.
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim freedom for the captives
and release from darkness for the prisoners,

2 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor
and the day of vengeance of our God,
to comfort all who mourn,

3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion—
to bestow on them a crown of beauty
instead of ashes,
the oil of gladness
instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise
instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,
a planting of the Lord
for the display of his splendor.

This is my calling, my destiny, my purpose, my "because"! I was created for His good pleasure and as long as I have breath I will proclaim the good news and advance His kingdom.

My favourite part is "a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair." Yes, I will lead people to praise and shout the name of the Lord!

On a separate note, I was telling a friend about this and he jokingly commented that I stole Jesus' life verse. (refer Luke 4:16-19)

Funny that, I didn't even recall Jesus saying that even though I've read Luke a few times...