He will build My city, and will let My exiles go free.

Isaiah 45:11-13, Thus says the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker: “Ask Me about the things to come concerning My sons, and you shall commit to Me the work of My hands. It is I who made the earth, and created man upon it. I stretched out the heavens with My hands, and I ordained all their host. I have aroused him in righteousness, and I will make all his ways smooth; He will build My city, and will let My exiles go free, without any payment or reward,” says the LORD of hosts.

This is the amazing good news in Christ Jesus: He who had no sins became sin for us that we might become the sons of God. He has made payment in full that we, the exiles, may go free!

Thank You for setting us free; for empowering us to build Your city and to bring Your amazing grace to those that we meet today.