“The Shadow Of My Hand”

“I, even I, am he who comforts you. Who are you that you fear mere mortals, human beings who are but grass, that you forget the Lord your Maker, who stretches out the heavens and who lays the foundations of the earth, that you live in constant terror every day because of the wrath of the oppressor, who is bent on destruction? For where is the wrath of the oppressor?

The cowering prisoners will soon be set free; they will not die in their dungeon, nor will they lack bread.

For I am the Lord your God, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the Lord Almighty is his name.

I have put my words in your mouth and covered you with the shadow of my hand—I who set the heavens in place, who laid the foundations of the earth, and who say to Zion, ‘You are my people.’”

Isaiah 51:12-16

Scripture repeatedly tells us not to be afraid. Because of God’s goodness and power, and because He sent Jesus to die for us and His Holy Spirit to guide us, our fears don’t have rule our lives. We may well face hard things, but God has promised to be with us through it all.

One passage that helps us in fearful moments comes from Isaiah. God reminded His people, that He was still with them, no matter what. His comforting presence is the ultimate reality. No mater how bad things may seem, He is with us.

God’s comforting presence is more powerful than our fears.

Our Daily Bread – July 12, 2018