Be strong

Strengthen the feeble hands, 

steady the knees that give way; 

say to those with fearful hearts, 

“Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, 

he will come with vengeance; 

with divine retribution he will come to save you."             Isa. 35.3,4

God is the same yesterday, today and forever. And His word is as true, powerful and faithful now as it ever was. 

God’s Word is clear for all generations: “Do not fear!”

Through all time, through all tribulation, God is there for those who will turn to Him. For those who will trust in Him, He will come through. His Word is “Do not fear.”

In being strong and not fearing, the people of God will meet with their Maker. He will come and, with vengeance and retribution, He will save.

Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. The lame will leap like a deer, and the mute tongue will shout for joy. Water will gush forth in the desert, streaming through the burning land (v6). And life will be renewed in abundance.

Our Lord God is great. He is faithful. His only motivation is love. O, praise God!

Lord, 

I thank You that You are strength to the weak. You are salvation from all that is ill. You heal and restore. You refresh, renew and prosper.

I pray for this needy world. I pray for those who are looking for help yet cannot, or will not, look to You. Lord, open their eyes, unstop their ears and take the doubt from their minds. Let them see You, let them hear and respond to the message of salvation in Jesus Christ. Let them leap for joy shouting praise and acclamation to a wonderful God.

This is my prayer for the world. Hear me, hearken and respond, in Jesus’ name I ask.               Amen.