Isaiah 40 -- God Is More Than Enough

How big of a God do we have?  He’s measured the oceans in His palms and the skies with His hand.  He’s weighed Mt. Everest on a scale.  No one but Christ and the Holy Spirit have known the mind of God.  All of the nations from all time are but the light coating of dust on His scales, barely visible to the naked eye.  The forests of the world could be set afire to offer up all the sacrificial animals in the world, and yet that offering would be insufficient to fully honor Him.

Anyone who dares to compare himself to God is immediately aware of his own insignificance.  And when we are worn out and need rest, God is just getting started.  He never tires.

How great a source of strength then He can be for us!  God Himself says here:  “Comfort My people.  Here is your God … coming with power … bringing reward for His people … bringing their payment.  He takes care of His people like a shepherd.  He gathers them like lambs in His arms and carries them close to Him.  He gently leads them.”

God says here:  “Why do you complain?  Why do you say, ‘The Lord does not see what happens to me; He does not care if I am treated fairly’?  … He gives strength to those who are tired and more power to those who are weak … The people who trust the Lord will become strong again.  They will rise up as an eagle in the sky; they will run and not need rest; they will walk and not become tired.”

I see the greatness of my God written all over these pages, and I see His loving watchcare over us woven into every fiber of His being, guided by His infinite wisdom – driven by His love.

Father, thank You for being more than I could ever ask or imagine.  Thank You for being more than enough for me.  Be more than enough for my very ill friend and her family today as well!

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford