How often do you spend time rejoicing in what the Lord has done for you?

Because of His love, you exist. Because of His grace, you have the promise of eternal life.

In today’s verse, the prophet Isaiah compares the mercies and blessings of God to a wedding celebration. He “rejoices greatly” and his soul is joyful because of the wonderful things God has personally done in the prophet’s life.

God’s salvation is so exquisite that the best way Isaiah can think of to describe it is as a part of the most expensive, most extravagant, most beautiful, indulgent “all about me” day of a person’s life: their wedding.

God’s righteousness covers us better than a personally tailored wedding dress or tuxedo. No florist’s arrangement can hold a candle to the beauty of His holiness in our lives. All the jewelry in the world pales in comparison to how God’s salvation makes us shine.

This splendor is a gift. Salvation is utterly free. It comes with no hidden costs. It is not something we can buy or something we can earn. All we have to do is accept it.

What a cause for heartfelt rejoicing! Sing to the Lord! Tell of His excellent greatness! For our God is great and greatly to be praised!