The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope 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 be faint. Isaiah 40:28-31, NIV1984
I LOVE to read Isaiah 40 and it
happened to be a part of my daily Bible readings this morning. I don’t believe
I have ever read this chapter without my heart leaping for joy. How can anyone
not be completely moved by these words?
Let me quickly remind you of some
other familiar passages within Isaiah 40. Verse three was quoted by John the
Baptist in the third chapter of Matthew—the voice
of one calling in the desert, prepare the way of the LORD. Verse 40 is a favored
memory verse for teachers—flowers and grass may fail but the word of the LORD
stands forever. Verse 11 speaks of our good and loving Shepherd. And backup to
verse 10 which speaks of the Sovereign LORD coming in power and His reward
being with Him; and there’s much more—read it—stop—read it now!!
Isaiah 40 contains feel-good-comforting-amazing-exciting-stuff
for those who know and love the Lord. This chapter serves to remind me that not
only is God still in control but also that He always has been and always will
be in control...for He is the eternally Sovereign Lord God.
Yesterday I went to the doctor and
he told me something I didn’t want to hear and I was upset. I called my husband
and then I wanted to call my sister but I knew I’d start crying…and then I
stopped! I said, “Kaye is God suddenly no longer in control because you
received what you consider bad news?” Certainly not! Suddenly I felt very
silly. Yes, confession is good for the soul and communicating in prayer with
Almighty God who loves me and forever holds me in His hand is even better.
Enough said. Before I leave you with
a closing scripture just let me say—briefly upset yesterday; privileged this morning
to discover one of my favorite, comforting passages as a part of my daily Bible
readings…God is so good; so loving. He loves us extravagantly and knows us
intimately. I know it does get better than this because the Bible tells me so
but this is really good too!
"So do not throw away your
confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you
have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised." Hebrews
10:35-36, NIV1984
May God richly bless you!
