“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me because He has anointed me
to bring ‘Good News’ to the poor (humble).”
–Luke 4:18(a) (Cited: Isaiah 61:1)
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The Good News of Deliverance
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me because the Lord has anointed me; He has sent me to bring Good News to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and release to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; to provide for those who mourn in Zion to give them them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit. They will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, to display His glory. They shall build up the ancient ruins, they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations.
Strangers shall stand and feed your flocks, foreigners shall till your land and dress your vines but you shall be called Priests of the Lord, you shall be named Ministers of our God; you shall enjoy the wealth of the nations and in their riches you shall glory because their shame was double and dishonor was proclaimed as their lot, therefore they shall possess a double portion; everlasting joy shall be theirs.
For I the Lord love justice, I hate robbery and wrongdoing; I will faithfully give them their recompense and I will make an everlasting covenant with them. Their descendants shall be known among the nations and their offspring among the peoples; all who see them shall acknowledge that they are a people whom the Lord has blessed. I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God; for He has clothed me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with garland and as a bride adorns herself with jewels. For as the earth brings forth from its shoots and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations. –Isaiah 61:1-11
Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus Song
Mary said, “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for He has been mindful of the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me, Holy is His name! His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. He has helped His servant Israel, remembering to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as He promised our ancestors.” –Luke 1:46-55
You May Know the Joy of Salvation,
Forgiveness of Sins
and the Assurance of Eternal Life in Heaven Today,
Through ‘The Good News’ of Christ Jesus!
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