“The Sovereign LORD has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed. The Sovereign LORD has opened my ears; I have not been rebellious, I have not turned away.
I offered my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard; I did not hide my face from mocking and spitting. Because the Sovereign LORD helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore have I set my face like flint, and I know I will not be put to shame. He who vindicates me is near. Who then will bring charges against me? Let us face each other! Who is my accuser? Let him confront me!
It is the Sovereign LORD who helps me.
Who will condemn me?
They will all wear out like a garment;
the moths will eat them up.” – Isaiah 50:4-9 (NIV 2011)
I offered my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard; I did not hide my face from mocking and spitting. Because the Sovereign LORD helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore have I set my face like flint, and I know I will not be put to shame. He who vindicates me is near. Who then will bring charges against me? Let us face each other! Who is my accuser? Let him confront me!
It is the Sovereign LORD who helps me.
Who will condemn me?
They will all wear out like a garment;
the moths will eat them up.” – Isaiah 50:4-9 (NIV 2011)
“Kristian, come here,” I called out as my son was coming down the stairs to prepare to go to school. We were preparing ourselves for our daily morning prayers before parting ways.
“I want you to etch His Word into your heart,” I pointed to a specific page in the Holy Bible.
“And don’t forget that you can speak it into yourself and pray it and it is His Word. His Word does not fade. It lasts forever…” I explained.
“You know that mommy is going through a tough battle but you never see me scared. It’s not because of my own strength. It’s because I rely on His wonderful and faithful promises. I want you to understand that.”
“Yes, mom,” he replied as he glanced at the specific part of the Bible I showed.
“Isaiah 54:17 says that “No weapons turned against you will succeed. And everyone who lies in court will be brought to justice…”
“So, you can pray if you are facing any accusations or any threats, “No weapons formed against me shall succeed. And anyone who lies will be brought to justice.”
“Isn’t that a wonderful promise from our Lord?”
“Yes, mom,” he paused as he slowly read His faithful promise. He took my hands and closed our eyes and I heard him slowly led me into prayers. He prayed for all he loves and he prayed specifically for each person’s needs. I heard him asked for forgiveness and I heard him thanked the Lord.
“Yes…Don’t forget to thank Him for anything, whether big or small,” I often reminded my son.
I learned that because He had been good to me. He remains good to me. With what I am facing at my work doesn’t concerned me. It’s because I have Him on my side. I know that He knows what’s best for me no matter what goes on in my life. He always has the best interest for me. Even if the enemies desire to hurt me in any possible way, He reminds me to be forgiving.
When Peter asked Jesus, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?”
Yet Jesus replied, “No! Seventy times seven!” (Matthew 18:21-22)
Because His forgiveness has no limit. As a Father, He wants His children to learn it from Him. I want to learn it from Him. I want my child to learn it from Him. I know that His plans are already made for me. He is my Maker. The One Who promised to fight for His people.
Our Maker does not reject anyone who turns to Him. It is us who tend to reject God. Are you still rejecting God?
What an amazing God we have. One that pursues us, one that offers all he is...such Grace blows me away. That he should care for us so. Always, there, always faithful, always, always.
ReplyDeleteI love your comments about finding the rotten potatoes. They get stinky too don't they! :)
Grace and Peace to you!
“Forget the former things;
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See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness
and streams in the wasteland."
~~~Isaiah 43:18-19
Rosel, a good samaritan sent me this when I underwent your ordeal long ago.
I found a beautifully made bird's nest in a tree last year. It was a comfortable home, filled with growing memories, for a time.
I placed it on the shelf area behind my back seat of my car, below the back window.
Whenever I use my rearview mirror, I see the nest, and remember for a moment...what WAS.
But driving also means looking forward, not rearview alone.
"He is doing a new thing" ..... for YOU!
You are in my prayers more often than you know.
Expect a miracle.
Keystone
I love the passage you quoted. And the story you shared with us is also so special. Your son sees what you are going through.
ReplyDeleteIt's a dark valley, the valley of the shadow of death... but you need not fear evil. Your shepherd is with you.
Our light and momentary trials are nothing compared to the weight of glory that will be revealed when we reach our eternal home.
Keeping you close,
Lidj