- I, I am he who comforts you; who are you that you are afraid of man who dies, of the son of man who is made like grass, and have forgotten the Lord, your Maker, who stretched out the heavens and laid the foundations of the earth, and you fear continually all the day because of the wrath of the oppressor, when he sets himself to destroy? And where is the wrath of the oppressor? Isaiah 51:12-13 – Fear wins when we forget who the Lord really is. Our passage is looking at the question of why they are continuing to fear those who are oppressing them when God has made it clear He’s for them and can handle their enemies. Yet when we forget to think on the power of God and the truth that He’s for us, fear can easily find its way into our thoughts and begin having its way with us. God wants you to remember who He is and to dwell on all that. God doesn’t want fear to overwhelm your thoughts, He want the truths He’s spoken to overwhelm our thoughts instead. When fear begins to have its way with us, pause and refresh your thoughts on all that God has spoken and what you know about Him. We have nothing to fear when God’s a part of our story. For those who have placed your faith in Him, have confidence He’s deeply a part of your story. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1252
- Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look at the earth beneath; for the heavens vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and they who dwell in it will die in like manner; but my salvation will be forever, and my righteousness will never be dismayed. Listen to me, you who know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear not the reproach of man, nor be dismayed at their revilings. For the moth will eat them up like a garment, and the worm will eat them like wool, but my righteousness will be forever, and my salvation to all generations. Isaiah 51:6-8 – The truth outlined for us here is transformative to our life if we will embrace it. God is reminding us what will remain for all time and what won’t. As we look to the wonders of the heavens during the night, or if we look to the grander of the mountains and oceans of the earth, these seemingly unmovable, unending things will one day be gone. Also all those who dwell on earth will pass too, even the strong and powerful and wealthy and prideful. But…the salvation of the Lord will last forever and the righteousness of God will never be dismayed. God will never pass away. God will never fade. God is eternal and His power is forever. Why then do we fear what men may say about us and our life with God? Those that mock us for our faith will find their end like the earth and heavens. Listen, trust, and follow instead the One that remains forever. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2718
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