Isaiah 41 -- God's Protection and His Perfect Timing

Father, Your timing as always is absolutely incredible!  Exactly what I needed to hear this morning!

“Who caused this to happen?  Who has controlled history since the beginning?  I, the Lord, am the one.  I was here at the beginning, and I will be here when all things are finished … You are My servants … I chose you … I have chosen you and have not turned against you.  So don’t worry, because I am with you.  Don’t be afraid, because I am your God.  I will make you strong and will help you; I will support you with My right hand that saves you.  All those people who are angry with you will be ashamed and disgraced.  Those who are against you will disappear and be lost.  You will look for your enemies, but you will not find them.  Those who fought against you will vanish completely.  I am the Lord your God, who holds your right hand, and I tell you, ‘Don’t be afraid.  I will help you.’ … Do not be afraid even though you are weak as a worm.  I myself will help you … The one who saves you is the Holy One of Israel … Look, I have made you [strong].  So you will walk on mountains and crush them; you will make the hills like chaff … Then you will be happy in the Lord; you will be proud of the Holy One of Israel … People will see these things and understand; they will think carefully about these things and learn that the Lord’s power did this…”

Father, thank You for Your reassurance and Your promise of protection.  Glorify Yourself through the protection You will give us.  Help the world to see that evil will not thrive in Your presence.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford