Gen Z: Isaiah 66
1Yo, the Lord's like, "Heaven's my throne, earth's my footstool; where's the crib you build for me? Where's my chill spot?"
2God made all this stuff, no cap. But He’s looking at the humble ones who vibe with His word.
3Killing an ox? That's like taking a life, fam. Sacrificing a lamb? Basically offing a dog. Offering food? It's like serving swine blood. They chose their own sus ways and are vibing with their nasty habits.
4I'ma pick their delusions and bring their fears, 'cause when I called, no one hit me back; they were doing shady stuff in my sight, picking what I ain't down with.
5Listen up, you who respect my word; your haters tossed you out for my name, saying, "Let the Lord get the glory!" But He’s gonna show up for your joy, and they gonna be shook.
6There's a loud vibe from the city, a shout from the temple, the Lord's voice giving the haters their due.
7Before she was even in labor, she popped a kid out; no pain, just a miracle.
8Who's heard of that? Who’s seen it? Can a whole earth drop babies in a day? Zion was in labor, and boom, kids everywhere.
9Am I gonna get you ready to drop and then not let it happen? Nah, says the Lord. Am I gonna make it happen and then close the womb? Not happening, fam.
10Celebrate with Jerusalem, get hyped for her, everyone who loves her: rejoice with her, all who are sad for her.
11You gonna be filled up with her comfort, sipping on her glory like it’s the best milkshake ever.
12The Lord's like, "I’ll drop peace on her like a river and glory like a flowing stream; you’ll be cared for and lifted up by her."
13Just like a mom comforts her kid, I got you; you’ll feel that comfort in Jerusalem, periodt.
14When you see this, your heart's gonna vibe, and you’ll be flourishing like a fresh herb; the Lord’s hand will show up for His crew and be spicy for the haters.
15For real, the Lord's coming in hot with fire and chariots like a whirlwind, bringing the heat with fury and flames.
16The Lord's gonna go off with fire and His sword, dealing with everyone; a lot of folks are gonna be taken down.
17Those who try to make themselves clean in the gardens, eating swine and all that nasty stuff? They gonna be taken out, says the Lord.
18I see what they’re doing and thinking; I’m gathering all nations and tongues to come and see my glory.
19I’ll drop a sign among them and send those who escape to the nations, to Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, to Tubal and Javan, to the far-off islands who haven’t heard my hype or seen my glory; they gonna spread my glory to the Gentiles.
20They gonna bring your fam as an offering to the Lord from all nations, riding horses, chariots, litters, and mules to my holy mountain, just like Israel brings offerings in clean vibes to the Lord’s house.
21I’ll scoop some of them for priests and Levites, says the Lord.
22Just like the new heavens and new earth I’m making will stay before me, your fam and your name gonna last too.
23From one new moon to another, and one Sabbath to another, all flesh gonna come worship before me, says the Lord.
24They gonna see the dead bodies of those who crossed me; their worm ain't gonna die, and their fire won't be put out; they gonna be a nightmare for all flesh.