I just want to give you a sweet word from The Word today. This is one of the devotional Scriptures I read earlier this morning -- and when I read it, it jumped right off the page to my heart as if it were the Lord Himself whispering it to me personally. I pray it has the same heads-up effect on you:
But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, the offspring of Abraham, my friend; you whom I took from the ends of the earth, and called from its farthest corners, saying to you, “You are my servant, I have chosen you and not cast you off”; fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:8-10 (ESV)
Try putting your name in the place of Israel, Jacob and Abraham -- and see whether you're hearing your Lord's word of strength spoken into your most challenging situation today.
What a string of promises ... I have chosen you; I am with you; I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you.
That's God offering those words to His people -- to you and to me. He's the only one Who could ever make those promises and then keep them. Aren't you glad He's true to His word -- and He never changes? What He promised, He will do .... for you .... today!
Blessings and prayers,
Julie
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Thank you, Julie. I needed to read those words of encouragement as I get ready for Mount Hermon. Fourteen writers from Inspire Writers (my writer's group) are going and I'm the team mom. I kind of feel like Moses, that God should have choses someone else. This scripture touched my heart. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSue, Thanks so much for sharing how this helped you. I'm delighted that it came on a day when you needed it. Happy shepherding! And many blessings on your entire group as you take in such a jam-packed, intense conference.
DeleteThank you for the encouraging words.
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