Isaiah 12:5
“Sing to the Lord for He has done glorious things. Let this be known to all the world.”
When Isaiah penned these words, he was not simply talking about music. He was talking about the kind of worship that rises from a life fully aware of God’s presence and goodness. It is the praise that wells up when we have seen His hand at work and we cannot keep it to ourselves.
This verse is both a call to worship and a call to testimony. “Sing” is personal; it starts with us, with the voice of our own heart lifted toward Him. “Let it be known” is communal, it overflows to those around us, so they too may recognise His goodness.
I picture standing in a wide open field in the Darling Downs, the sun warm on my shoulders, the scent of fresh basil and lemon myrtle drifting through the air. In moments like that, the words of Isaiah feel almost effortless. How can we not sing when the evidence of God’s creativity is blooming right in front of us? Every herb leaf, every beeswing, every breath of wind speaks of His glory.
Glory in the Everyday
The glorious things Isaiah speaks of are not always the dramatic miracles we read about in Scripture, although God still does those too. Sometimes they are the quiet mercies that meet us in ordinary days. A friend who shows up when you are weary. A loaf of bread baked with love. The resilience of your own body as it heals after hardship.
At Lovimco, we believe health is more than a set of numbers or a checklist of habits. It is a posture of gratitude toward the body God has entrusted to us. Every act of care, preparing a nourishing meal, steeping a cup of herbal tea, getting outside to breathe in fresh air, becomes a form of worship when it is done with the awareness that we are stewarding His creation.
This means that even small choices can be part of our song to the Lord. Choosing to eat whole, seasonal foods is not just a nutritional decision, it is an acknowledgment that He provides what we need in the land around us. Taking time to rest is not laziness — it is obedience to His design that we live in rhythms of work and restoration.
Singing in the Dark
Of course, there are seasons when singing does not come easily. When the news is heavy, when bills outweigh income, when the pantry feels too bare for comfort. In those times, Isaiah’s words become an act of faith rather than a reflection of feelings.
We sing not because everything is good, but because God is good. We give thanks not because every circumstance is comfortable, but because His faithfulness never wavers. Like seeds pushing through cold, hard soil toward the light, our praise often grows in the hidden, difficult places first.
I think of Paul and Silas in prison, singing hymns at midnight. They were in pain, chained, uncertain of what was to come, yet their song shook the foundations of the place. That kind of worship is powerful because it is not dependent on mood, convenience, or visible answers. It is rooted in the unchanging character of God.
Making His Glory Known
The second half of Isaiah 12:5 is where our worship moves outward. It is one thing to recognise God’s glory in our own life, it is another to make it known to the world. This is not always about public speaking or overt evangelism. Sometimes it is simply the way we live, love, and serve.
When we share our table with someone who is struggling, we make His glory known.
When we tend a garden that feeds not just our family but our neighbours, we make His glory known.
When we choose generosity over self-protection, even in lean seasons, we make His glory known.
Our testimony is often written in the everyday moments, and people notice more than we realise. A life marked by quiet faithfulness is a louder song than we think.
A Song for the Body and the Spirit
For me, this verse is also a reminder that worship can be expressed through how we care for ourselves physically. Our bodies are the vessels through which we live out our calling, and when we strengthen and nourish them, we are better able to pour out love on others.
This is why I see Lovimco not just as a wellness practice, but as a ministry. When we support someone in restoring their health, we are helping them stand stronger in the purpose God has given them. We are helping them have the energy to serve, the clarity to listen, and the peace to be fully present. That is a glorious thing in itself.
The Invitation of Isaiah 12:5
Isaiah’s call is not just for the confident singer or the outspoken preacher, it is for each of us, in whatever season we find ourselves. It is an invitation to look up from our work, our worries, and our weariness, and remember that God’s hand is still at work.
Today, you may not feel like you have much of a song. That is alright. Start with noticing one thing that points you to His glory, a ripe tomato on the vine, a laugh with a friend, a breath of cool morning air. Let that noticing turn into thanks, and let thanks turn into praise.
As you do, you will find that your song grows stronger. And in sharing it, through words, through acts of service, through the way you live, you will be making His glory known, just as Isaiah invites us to do.
So sing, in whatever way you can today. Sing in your cooking, in your gardening, in your quiet moments of prayer. Sing with your hands as you serve and with your words as you encourage. Let your life itself be the melody that tells the world our God has indeed done glorious things.
