| Isaiah 39:1-41:16; Ephesians 1:1-23; Psalm 66:1-20; Proverbs 23:25-28
Who knows how incredible our God is? How powerful? How massive? How intelligent? How forgiving? How nurturing? It’s so hard to understand how anyone could or why anyone would want to serve an inanimate object or anyone else.
“‘Comfort, comfort My people,’ says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and announce to her that her warfare is over, her iniquity has been pardoned, and she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins.” (Isaiah 40:1-2) – Spanking time is over! God has graciously forgiven us. The warfare is over and sins are gone. Give God thanks and praise for what He has done.
“The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the Word of our God remains forever.” (V8) – God is stable, steady, consistent. (James 1:17) You can bank on Him. As His Word stands true, so is He. Know His Word, know Him, it contains who He is, His character.
“See, the Lord God comes with strength, and His power establishes His rule. His reward is with Him, and His gifts accompany Him. He protects His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them in the fold of His garment. He gently leads those that are nursing.” (10-11) – I have a picture of a man gently moving his sheep along the right path, ensuring they all stay together. He picks up those that are young and slow and carries them so they aren’t left behind. A shepherd with a staff. He uses it to correct those that are wayward in order to ensure their safety. I’m telling you God is good, yeah!
“Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand or marked off the heavens with the span of his hand?…Who has directed the Spirit of the Lord, or who gave Him His counsel?” (V12, 13) – How huge is that, really. He can hold the span of the universe in His hand. I don’t know man, I’m impressed by this uncreated, eternal Being.
“God is enthroned above the circle of the earth…’Who will you compare Me to, or who is My equal?’ Look up and see: who created these? He brings out the starry host by number; He calls them all by name. Because of His great power and strength, not one of them is missing.” (V25-26) – “Jupiter.” “Here Lord!” “Saturn.” “Here Lord!” Think about it…
“Jacob, why do you say, and Israel, why do you assert: ‘My way is hidden from the Lord, and my claim is ignored by my God?’ Do you not know? Have you not heard? Yahweh is the everlasting God, the Creator of the whole earth. He never grows faint or weary; there is no limit to His understanding. He gives strength to the weary and strengthens the powerless. Youths may faint and grow weary, and young men stumble and fall, but those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not faint.” (V27-31)
God has not forgotten your name. Your life is plainly laid before Him. Trust Him, He is an on-time God. Check yourself for any hindrances to your prayers. Correct what needs to be corrected and let your faith carry you through. He is real and He does care. We are the sheep of His pasture and He knows us by name, even the very hairs on our head are numbered. (Matthew 10:30) Now, that’s intimately knowing someone…
PRAYER:
When I read these scriptures it reminds me of how awesome You are. Actually awesome doesn’t even begin to describe You. There are no words to match You. Forgive me for pettiness and doubt. Lord, I submit my life to You. I am convinced there is no more powerful being or a more nobler cause than to know You and to be used by You to share Your love and grace. Help me to be an effective witness for You Father. I love You and pray to remain in Your presence at all times. Thank You for knowing me. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen. |
