Isaiah 25:1
O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.
ISAIAH 25:1
This verse shifts to a praise-prayer addressed to the Lord: “O Lord, thou art my God.” It is a declaration of who God is—great, faithful, and true. The speaker commits to exaltation and to praising God’s name for His wonderful deeds. The language of “counsels of old are faithfulness and truth” centers on God’s unchanging character and dependable promises. In a period of upheaval described in Isaiah 24, this response is defensive and proactive: the faithful respond with worship and trust, recognizing God’s prior faithfulness as a guarantee for present and future faithfulness. The passage resonates with biblical themes of memory, gratitude, and trust in divine fidelity.
God’s faithfulness and truth are foundational attributes. This verse emphasizes the reliability of God’s character across generations, which invites believers to anchor their hope in His trustworthy nature rather than shifting circumstances. It also frames worship as response to divine action, turning memory of God’s deeds into present trust.
Practically, begin with a posture of gratitude: recall God’s past faithful acts in your life and in the Christian community. Let that memory shape present courage to face new challenges. When fear or uncertainty arises, speak back to God’s truth—reminding yourself that He is faithful and wise. Cultivate a habit of praising God for His “counsels of old,” which includes biblical stories of deliverance, mercy, and steadfast love. Let that assurance guide decisions at work, in family, and in church life, aligning your choices with God’s values rather than with fear or gain.
Cross-References: Psalm 9:10; Lamentations 3:22-23; Hebrews 10:23