Isaiah 33:2
Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress ~ Isaiah 33:2
The prophet is reminding
the people where they are to go when they are surrounded by distress. It is a
reminder to us as well. We may not be fighting the Assyrians, but is there not always
some spiritual enemy at our doorstep? When we are confronted by the enemy, we
too are to take ourselves to prayer. We too are to hope in the God whose strength
will protect us. Some versions state it is the arm of the Lord which comes
every morning, making note that the arm is the power of the Lord as He exerts His
strength in defense of His people. It is to say that God would interpose in the
enemies plans and put them to frustration. Ruin would fall upon the enemy
because of God’s willingness to come between and save. In times of trouble, we
have a lesson to learn from this prophet: to cry unto God and then to wait. All
we need from God we receive: His grace, His strength, and His salvation. And,
in our waiting, in our trial, our faith blossoms. God hears, God comes, God
answers!
Pastor Julia
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