Isaiah 63:11-19 ▼

11 Then he remembered the days of the past, the days of Moses and his people. Where is he who brought them out of the sea with the shepherds of his flock? Where is he who put his Holy Spirit among the flock?

12 He made his glorious strength available at the right hand of Moses, divided the water before them to make an eternal name for himself,

13 and led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble.

14 Like cattle that go down into the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. You led your people this way to make a glorious name for yourself.

15 Look down from heaven and see from your lofty home—holy and beautiful. Where is your zeal and your might? Your yearning and your compassion are withheld from me.

16 Yet you are our Father, even though Abraham does not know us and Israel doesn’t recognize us. You, LORD, are our Father; your name is Our Redeemer from Ancient Times.

17 Why, LORD, do you make us stray from your ways? You harden our hearts so we do not fear you. Return, because of your servants, the tribes of your heritage.

18 Your holy people had a possession for a little while, but our enemies have trampled down your sanctuary.

19 We have become like those you never ruled, like those who did not bear your name.