The Advent Sandwich of Joy Isaiah 35:1-7
The poetic structure of Isaiah 35:1-7 a - b – c – b - a a = v.1-2; v.6b-7 (creation’s joy) b = v.3-4a; v.5-6a (joy of humankind) c = v.4b (God saving)
Verse 4 is making the difference to the joy of creation and humankind God is showing up… watch what happens! Verse 4 is making the difference to the joy of creation and humankind Isaiah 35:4
TO THOSE WITH FEARFUL HEARTS… God brings joy TO THOSE WITH FEARFUL HEARTS… Isaiah 35:4
Where does this happen? Isaiah 35:10
WHERE HE BRINGS… hands and feet that are strong eyes that see ears that hear legs that leap tongues that confess with joy!