Isaiah 63:8-16

8He said, “Certainly they will be my people, children who are not disloyal.” He became their deliverer.

9Through all that they suffered, he suffered too. The messenger sent from his very presence delivered them. In his love and mercy he protected them; he lifted them up and carried them throughout ancient times.

10But they rebelled and offended his holy Spirit, so he turned into an enemy and fought against them.

11His people remembered the ancient times. Where is the one who brought them up out of the sea, along with the shepherd of his flock? Where is the one who placed his holy Spirit among them,

12the one who made his majestic power available to Moses, who divided the water before them, gaining for himself a lasting reputation,

13who led them through the deep water? Like a horse running on flat land they did not stumble.

14Like an animal that goes down into a valley to graze, so the Spirit of the Lord granted them rest. In this way you guided your people, gaining for yourself an honored reputation.

15Look down from heaven and take notice, from your holy, majestic palace! Where are your zeal and power? Do not hold back your tender compassion!

16For you are our father, though Abraham does not know us and Israel does not recognize us. You, Lord, are our father; you have been called our protector from ancient times.