Peace for God’ s Little Lambs
Isaiah 40:11
Tuesday, December 19th
Does power scare you? When placed into a position of power, many take advantage and see themselves as a dictator, making those underneath them submit to whatever the leader deems is right. Does it scare you that the Sovereign LORD reigns in power? Because that ' s exactly what Isaiah 40:10 says.
The Lord, however, does not rule like so many human rulers do. Yes, he rules in power, but also in lovewhich is exactly why he follows the notion of the LORD ruling in power, with the picture of a shepherd tending his flock. This verse does not contradict Isaiah 40:10, but rather completes it. We now have a fuller picture of our God- that he is not only ruling on our behalf, but everything God does has one goal, and that is to bring us to the perfect peace that comes from living in his presence.
After being brow-beaten day in and day out with our personal battle with sin, he wants to treat us as a loving shepherd, holding us close and cradling us in our weakness. He even loves us so much that he invites us to live with him forever in eternal peace- a peace that neither you or I can grasp with our human minds.
This peace is something that I crave, and I ' m guessing you do too. He gives us this peace by giving us repentant hearts, a perfect promise of salvation, and the daily encouragement in his Word.
Yes our God is so incredibly powerful, and we thank him that he is. Because he uses that power daily to command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. He uses that power to fight the devil off, because you are his own. You are his precious sheep that he loves dearly. Don ' t let God ' s power scare you- let it bring you comfort.
Are we broken? Yes. Are we loved? There is no doubt. Let this bring you comfort every single day. God ' s peace be with you all. Amen.
Prayer: God of all power and might, bring me comfort in my brokenness. May it bring me to my knees, resting only in the grace and glory of the Good Shepherd. What love you have shown me! Bring me close to you each day in your Word and let me rest in your almighty arms. In Jesus ' saving name- Amen!
Activity: As an individual or family, make a list of the 4 verbs that Isaiah uses to describe God ' s love in this verse. Then discuss the comfort in each word as he brings peace to the broken.
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