PSALM 20

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Isa <1> 40:1-3,5,10-11,13-15,22 <2> 61:7,9-11 <1> After Judah's captivity & return; Isaiah speaking as for God (God describing things): Comfort, comfort MY People; proclaim to her [Judah] that her hard service (appointed time) has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the LORD'S (YAHWEH'S) Hand double for all her sins. A voice of 1 [John the Baptist] calling: 'In the desert prepare the way for the LORD; make straight in the wilderness a highway for Our GOD. Distant prophecy The Glory of the LORD (YAHWEH) will be revealed, & all mankind together will see it.' See, the Sovereign LORD (Authoritative YAHWEH) comes down to mankind with power (against the strong-- bringing the power-of-the-avenue, the intimate relationship in our hearts, whereby we approach God, loving him & his word, & freely receive from him), & HIS Arm [Jesus] rules for HIM [father GOD]. See, HIS Reward [victory over sin & death] is with Him [Jesus], & HIS Recompense [favor for doing God's will] accompanies Him. Far Distant prophecy HE tends HIS Flock like a shepherd: HE gathers the lambs [young sheep-- in PSALM 16 John<2> we saw that Jesus lays down His life for the sheep-- all who choose to invite him into his/her heart] in HIS Arms & carries Them [the lambs] close to HIS Heart; HE gently leads Those [the sheep] who have young. EOP Who has understood the Mind of the LORD (YAHWEH), or instructed HIM as HIS Counselor? Whom did the LORD (HE) consult to enlighten HIM? Surely the nations are like a drop in the bucket; they are regarded as dust on the scales. HE sits enthroned above the circles of the earth. <2> Far Distant prophecy); Isaiah yet speaking as for God (God describing things): Instead of Their shame MY People will receive a double portion; They will inherit a double portion in Their land. Their descendants will be known among the nations. EOP Isaiah commenting: I delight greatly in the LORD (YAHWEH); HE has clothed Me with garments of timely salvation & arrayed Me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest; so the Sovereign LORD (Authoritative YAHWEH) will make righteousness & praise spring up before all nations.