Reading for the Day: Balang Araw

Then will the eyes of the blind be opened,
the ears of the deaf be cleared;
Then will the lame leap like a stag,
then the tongue of the mute will sing.
Isaiah 35:5 


It is possible to sing the song "Balang Araw" as a song of certainty, a song, as it were, sung by angels. 

But for those who are blind, mute and lame, and for those of us who can only hold on to faith, it is a song of great hope. 

Balang araw ang liwanag, matatanaw ng bulag 
(One day, the blind will see the light and the beauty of the morning forevermore)


Balang araw mumutawi sa bibig ng mga pipi pasasalamat at papuri, awit na maluwalhati
(One day, the mute will sing songs of glory, thanks and praise)


Balang araw tatakbo ang pilay at ang lumpo, magsasayaw sa kagalakan iindak sa katuwaan
(One day, the lame will run and dance for joy)

I remember praying over this song long ago as if I were holding God accountable for his promises. You promised Lord, and now we've learned to expect that in time, the blind will see, the deaf will hear, the lame will leap, the mute shall sing and every tear will be wiped away. Something to look forward to, indeed.