Isaiah 42 -- Cries For God's Help

Father, Your Word speaks to me again this morning:

“Here is My servant, the one I support.  He is the one I chose, and I am pleased with him.”  Father, that’s what I want to hear You say about me.  I love You.  I want to be doing Your will.  I don’t want to sin.  I know this speaks of Christ.  When I read verse 3 – “He will not break a crushed blade of grass or put out even a weak flame,” I never thought of myself as being that crushed blade of grass or that the flame You placed within me would grow weak, but that sure could fit right now.  Thank You for promising not to crush me or put out that flame of Your Spirit within me.

Verse 4 says, “He will not lose hope or give up.”  I so struggle with that right now as well.  I treasure the hope You give.

Verse 6 says, “I will hold Your hand and protect you.”  I need that too, Father.

Verse 13 says, “The Lord will march out like a strong soldier; He will be excited like a man ready to fight a war.  He will shout out the battle cry and defeat His enemies.”  Do that for me, Father!

Verse 16 says, “Then I will lead the blind along a way they never knew; I will guide them along paths they have not known.  I will make the darkness become light for them, and the rough ground smooth.  These are the things I will do.  I will not leave My people.”  Father, I so need to be led by You right now.  I don’t know this path.  I can’t see what’s ahead.  Thank You for Your promise not to leave me.  Direct my paths.

Help me, Father.  Be my guide.  Direct my steps.  Give me Your wisdom.  You are the only One who can provide hope.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford