Today's encouragement comes from Isaiah 41:10, where we read these great words:
"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."These words (above) are very encouraging ones. Are we harried today? Do we feel like things are spinning a bit "out of control"? If so, then let us stop, and re-affirm our humble but real faith in Christ. The Lord will not forsake us. Instead, He will sustain us—especially in our toughest times.
This covenant promise is not for everyone—(although it is held out to every-one in the gospel). Instead, it is the exclusive privilege of the redeemed church of Christ. Therefore, let us look to our Savior, the faith we have in Him (which is God's gift to us), our baptisms, and our assurance of our Father's love for us. Let us not look to our circumstances: be they good, or bad.
[Puritan quote of the day: " . . . Get your self-love mortified, even religious self-love.” —William Bridge, in, "A Lifting Up for the Downcast"]
