Sunday, July 22, 2018

Do not fear; I will help you.

Isaiah 41:1-29
Who has done this and carried it throughcalling forth the generations from the beginning? I, the Lordwith the first of them and with the last—I am he.
But you, Israel, my servant,Jacob, whom I have chosenI took you from the ends of the earth,  from its farthest corners I called you. I said, ‘You are my servant’; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help youDo not be afraid, you worm Jacob, little Israel, do not fear, for I myself will help you,” declares the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.
I was the first to tell Zion, ‘Look, here they are!’  I gave to Jerusalem a messenger of good newsI look but there is no one no one among the gods to give counsel, no one to give answer when I ask them. See, then are all false! Their deeds amount to nothing; their images are but wind and confusion.
Fear not... I will help you.
God's tone is that of the stern lawyer as he brings the nations to court. But with his own people he is infinitely loving , and tender. He is at hand to help. They have nothing to fear.
My servant: The nation as god's servant is a recurring theme in Isaiah
God calls the gods of the nations - who hare no gods - to account. They can neither predict things to come nor make sense of the past, Only God, the one true God, can do that.
Why?
Only God is the real God who can tell us the way of future, his love endure forever, He is the first at beginning. He gave to Jerusalem a messenger of good news. But idols their images are but wind and confusion.
God's love come upon me so I can be God's servant. so fear not, God will help me!
God is the Lord, my redeemer, is the Holy One of Israel.
How?
Do not fear; I will help you. God is my redeemer, my way and my hope. Trust in Him, God is my fortress and strong holder. 

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