Isaiah 63 : 1 (ERVEN)
Who is this coming from Edom? Who is this coming from Bozrah? His clothes are stained bright red. He is glorious in his clothes. He is walking tall with his great power. He says, "I have the power to save you, and I speak the truth."
Isaiah 63 : 2 (ERVEN)
"Why are your clothes bright red? They are like the clothes of someone who tramples grapes to make wine."
Isaiah 63 : 3 (ERVEN)
He answers, "I walked in the winepress by myself. No one helped me. I was angry, and I trampled the grapes. The juice splashed on my clothes, so now they are stained.
Isaiah 63 : 4 (ERVEN)
I chose a time to punish people. Now the time has come for me to save and protect my people.
Isaiah 63 : 5 (ERVEN)
I looked around, but I saw no one to help me. I was surprised that no one supported me. So I used my own power to save my people. My own anger supported me.
Isaiah 63 : 6 (ERVEN)
In my anger I trampled the nations. I punished them in anger and spilled their blood on the ground."
Isaiah 63 : 7 (ERVEN)
I will remember that the Lord is kind, and I will remember to praise the Lord. He gave many good things to the family of Israel. He has been very kind to us. He has shown us mercy.
Isaiah 63 : 8 (ERVEN)
The Lord said, "These are my people. These are my real children." So he saved them.
Isaiah 63 : 9 (ERVEN)
The people had many troubles, but the Lord was not against them. He loved them and felt sorry for them, so he saved them. He sent his special angel to save them. He picked them up and carried them, just as he did long ago.
Isaiah 63 : 10 (ERVEN)
But they turned against him and made his Holy Spirit very sad. So the Lord became their enemy and fought against them.
Isaiah 63 : 11 (ERVEN)
Then they remembered what happened long ago. They remembered Moses and those with him. So where is the one who brought them through the sea, along with the shepherds who led his flock? Where is the one who sent his Holy Spirit to live among them?
Isaiah 63 : 12 (ERVEN)
He was by Moses' side and led him with his wonderful hand. He divided the water, so that the people could walk through the sea. He made his name famous by doing those great things.
Isaiah 63 : 13 (ERVEN)
He led the people through the deep sea. Like a horse running through the desert, they walked without falling.
Isaiah 63 : 14 (ERVEN)
Like cattle going down to the valley, the Spirit of the Lord led them. This is how you led your people and made your name wonderful.
Isaiah 63 : 15 (ERVEN)
Lord, look down from the heavens. See what is happening now. Look down at us from your great and holy home in heaven. Where is your strong love for us? Where is your compassion? Why are you hiding your kind love from me?
Isaiah 63 : 16 (ERVEN)
Look, you are our father! Abraham does not know us. Israel does not recognize us. Lord, you are our father! You are the one who has always saved us!
Isaiah 63 : 17 (ERVEN)
Lord, why are you pushing us away from you? Why are you making it hard for us to follow you? Come back to us! We are your servants. Come to us and help us! Our tribes belong to you.
Isaiah 63 : 18 (ERVEN)
Your holy people had their land only a short time. Then our enemies trampled down your holy Temple.
Isaiah 63 : 19 (ERVEN)
Some people don't follow you. They don't wear your name. And we have been like them for a very long time.
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