Daily Bread_May 6, 2013

Title: What is God's View of His People?

Text:

Isaiah 43:1-2 (ESV)
¹ But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.
² When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.

Observation:

When you look at the condition of our world today you can't help but notice the fear that many people have concerning the present and the future.

I don't like the perspective that I see with my eyes and hear with my ears. I don't like the messages that I hear in the media and the social networks. There are seldom any encouraging words; words that lift the spirit, bring joy to your heart, and give you hope for the future.

Today's text offers another point of view; a higher point of view. It is the view of God of His believing people. The key word in the passage for me is "you". This passage will drive out any fear that may be lurking in your heart.

We get tired of the grind, but our God never gets tired. We get perplexed, and we get distressed. However, God knows our condition, and He is Sovereign over our circumstances. When you get down, take the upward look.

Isaiah 40:28 (ESV)
²⁸ Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable.

Prayer:

Lord, I thank you that I can rest in the blessed assurance that I belong to You. Father, I thank you for creating me, forming me, and redeeming me. Father, I thank you for your promise, "I will be with you". Lord, I am so grateful for my relationship with You. In Jesus name, Amen.

 

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Acts 6:4 (KJV)
⁴ But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

 

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