In Isaiah, chapter sixty-three, verse seven through ten, express the lovingkindness of the Lord. Beginning with verse seven, “I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the LORD, and the praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.” Isaiah praises God’s lovingkindness and past mercy, confesses Israel’s sin, and intercedes for their deliverance from judgment and for God’s promise of redemption.
The angel of his presence in Isaiah sixty-three, verse nine, “In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old.” This angel is believably the angel of the Lord, who really is the Lord Himself.
The following verse, which is verse ten, “But they rebelled, and vexed his holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to be their enemy, and he fought against them.” Vexed” suggests the violation of the Holy Spirit’s love, a disregard for His voice, and a rebellion against His righteous ways. The Spirit is a divine person who can be grieved or hurt, as in Ephesians four, verse thirty: “holy” refers to His majestic holiness and spotless purity. The Holy Spirit has been given to all believers to bring them into God’s grace, revelation, power, love, presence, guidance, and holiness.
Lovingkindness is God’s steadfast love, mercy, and grace towards His people. It is often associated with His covenant and salvation, and it is a call for believers to reflect His lovingkindness in their relationships. A quality that God expects His people to show to each other and to Him.