The word strength comes from a word that means “twisted together.” We can see it in the strands of hemp that are twisted together to make rope, or the many single pieces of thread that are twisted together to make twine. A strand of hemp or a single thread has little strength, but when many of them are twisted together they become much stronger.
Isaiah presents a remarkable role that God plays in the life of the Christian. “Don’t be afraid,” he wrote, “for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.”
What a powerful promise! God, the Creator, is willing to take away our fears and bring order and peace to our hearts and minds when we are confused and frightened, and give us His strength to keep us from falling. He will replace our weaknesses with His strength; give us His wisdom to teach us, and His grace to sustain us when we are overwhelmed.
There is no reason for us to be kept in the grip of fear because God is with us. There is no reason for us to ever feel abandoned or neglected because we can have a relationship with Him for He is our God. There is no reason for us to feel weak because His strength is sufficient and available to help us and hold us when we fear we may fall or fail.
Paul said, “All things through Christ!”
Paul said, “All things through Christ!”
Prayer: Help us, Father, to depend upon You for all that we need – spiritually, emotionally and physically. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Scripture for Today: Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
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