When people
drill holes deep into the earth, it is normally for pulling up core samples of
rock, accessing oil, or finding water.
In Isaiah 12,
we learn that God wanted His people, who were living in a spiritual desert as
well as a geographical desert, to discover His “wells of salvation.” The
prophet Isaiah compared God’s salvation to a well from which the most
refreshing of all waters can be drawn. After many years of turning their back
on God, the nation of Judah was destined for exile as God allowed foreign
invaders to conquer the nation, scattering the people. Yet, said the prophet
Isaiah, a remnant would eventually return to their homeland as a sign that God
was with them (Isa. 11:11-12).
God is our source of joy, refreshment, and strength in times of need. Isaiah 12 is a
hymn, praising God for His faithfulness in keeping His promises, especially the
promise of salvation. Isaiah encouraged the people that deep in God’s “wells of
salvation” they would experience the cool water of God’s grace, strength, and
joy (vv. 1-3). This would refresh and strengthen their hearts and cause praise
and gratitude to God (vv. 4-6).
God wants each
of us to discover through confession and repentance the deep, cool waters of
joy found in the everlasting well of His salvation.
The wells of God’s salvation never run dry. (ODB)
