I Am With You

Verse of the day: Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear; for I am with you; be not dismayed; for I am your God. I will make you strong; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of My righteousness.

Even God's chosen people have been, and are, allowed to suffer. The Jews suffered long, and painfully, during the Babylonian captivity. However, God never forsook them, or today forsakes us. We are reminded here that we are not to fear, just as Israel was not to fear. If God be for us, who can be against us (Rm 8:31)? In Heb 13:5, God promised that He would never leave us nor forsake us. Because of this promise, He goes on to tells us that we are not to fear what man can do to us (Heb 13:6). The Lord also told them to not be dismayed, or to not be in a state of turmoil, but to be calm. In Phil 4:6-7, we are told not to be anxious about anything, but to bring everything to God in prayer, with thanksgiving; the result will be the peace of God that will keep our hearts and minds, in Christ Jesus. For those of us who have called upon Him, by faith, and are born again believers, He is our God. Even Jesus found peace in knowing the Father was with Him, when the disciples were scattered, and forsook Him, before His crucifixion (Jn 16:32). This is the same peace we have today; though everyone else forsake us, Jesus still remains. Our God is able to sustain us through whatever trials He allows in our lives. Each one has its purpose, and in the end, all things will work for our good, and His glory (Rm 8:28-29). One result will be that we will be more like our Savior in attitude, and response, when troubling circumstances arise. Finally, Isaiah tells us that God will uphold His people with the right hand of His righteousness. This is a Hebrew saying that meant that His hand was faithful, could be relied on, and would secure them. Today, we, His children, who belong to Him, can also rely on this promise. Regardless of what we are going through, God will sustain us in His grace, so that we can, in Christ, persevere to the end. All glory to God who is above all, for there is no other like unto Him!