There is no need to fear life, because God protects His faithful
children. He strengthens us when we get discouraged and helps us when we are
stressed. He lifts us up when we are weary, holding our hand and reminding us
not to be afraid, because He will help us (Isaiah 41:10,13). We trust God, because He
fashioned, created and established the heavens and the earth. There is no one
like Him. He inhabits the earth and calls us all to come to Him (Isaiah 45:18; Revelation
22:17).
Those who are rich, strong, wise, and attractive cannot
really boast about who they are or what they have done, because it is the Lord
who decides who will rise and fall (Psalm 75:7). We can boast, however, in the fact that we know
God, who is the Lord of heaven and earth. We exercise compassion, impartiality
and holiness on the earth, because these are the attributes in which the Lord
truly delights (Jeremiah
9:23-24).
When we rely on our human attributes, young and old alike
grow tired in this world of sin and sorrow. However, as we wait on the Lord’s
love and His Spirit’s direction, He renews our strength and allows us to rise
up with wings like eagles. Then we can face the trials and temptations of life
with renewed energy, because God gives potency to the weary and increases the
power of the weak (Isaiah
40:29-31).
Every word God spoke will come to pass. Upon His return,
every knee, whether they are in heaven, on the earth or under the earth, will
bow to King Jesus (Isaiah
45:23; Philippians 2:9-11). God wants His best for us in this life and
in the next. He teaches us how to profit both materially and spiritually. He
leads us each moment of the day, so that we only follow His way in which we
should go (Isaiah
48:17). Do yourself a favor and trust your life to His care.
Prayer:
Father God, you are so awesome, ruling and providing from
Your sanctuary. You give power and strength to Your Saints (Psalm 68:35). You
loved us enough to die for our sins, and by Your grace you encourage us with
Your hope. You strengthen us in our every word and deed, as You work in and
through us (2
Thessalonians 2:16-17). I thank You for considering us trustworthy and
appointing us to Your service (1 Timothy 1:12). As we hope in You, You renew our strength (Isaiah 40:31).
Thought for the day:
Be strong in the Lord and in His
mighty power. - Ephesians 6:10
