March 17, 2001
Do I lack the strength to rescue you?
Isaiah 50:2b
As I read in Isaiah this morning this verse jumped out at me in light of some specific challenges I face. God of course, is writing to the Israelites and asking a rhetorical question, one that should be so obvious that it shouldn't even have to be asked. It struck me as I thought about some things I need to do that are hard. If I really believe that God has strength to rescue me from anything and everything then there would be no fear... but there is fear and in great abundance. Which takes me back to the scriptures and makes me very grateful that there is a place where I can continually learn about God. He wants to be my strength, he wants to be the one who supports me through the challenges and ultimately rescues.. not necessarily from them but that through them he rescues me from the things I am afraid of. It brought to mind many scriptures that I need to move from my head to my heart...
I love you, O LORD, my strength.
The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.
He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Ps 18:1-2
The Sovereign LORD is my strength;
he makes my feet like the feet of a deer,
he enables me to go on the heights.
Hab 3:19