“I Am your God”
Scripture reading for July 8: Isaiah 41:8-10 “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 the prophet was speaking to the nation of Israel during a time of war and political upheaval. Many in Israel were fearful and had difficulty trusting that the Lord was with them. God spoke clearly to them to encourage them. They were not alone nor were they cast off by the Lord as they were saying.
Instead, Isaiah reminded them that they were chosen by God. They had a new identity because of the covenant God made with Abraham, a friend of God. God had not forgotten the covenant or His promises. God was working in the midst of the political turmoil to bring about His purposes and establish His people firmly in their inheritance in His forever family. God was with them and was their “I Am” to drive out fear and dismay. He would uphold them against their enemies. In fact, in this case, Cyrus of Persia would actually be used to restore God’s people (Isaiah 44:28, 45:1) back to their land. Political intrigue and powerful tyrants make for fear and frustration of those who fail to know God and His promises. But for those who know their God and trust that He is with them, they experience God’s right hand of help.
Believers today can come under attack from sickness, disease, or demonic power. They often live in fear and forget God’s promises. But God reminds His people that “I Am with you” and “I Am your God.” He gives us His Holy Spirit to encourage and strengthen us day by day.
Prayer: Father God, thank You for Your amazing presence with us each day. Forgive me when I have let my circumstances, my attitude, and my weaknesses define me and my understanding of You. Fill me with the Holy Spirit and faith to overcome and live as Your child. Amen.
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