Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness.
One of the very first verses I ever memorized was Isaiah 41:10. You will notice that I have included both the New International Version and the King James Version. As a young boy I had the words in my mind, but I had to live many more years before I truly understood the beautiful truth of the words.
Many of us live with fear and/or depression in our lives. While those who do not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ have reason to be fearful and dismayed, the believer has a source of peace and joy that overcomes the circumstances of life.
At this very moment you may feel that you are at the lowest point of your life. The pressures have been building to such an extent that you feel like there is no hope for you. I want to assure you on the authority of the Word of God that there is more than hope . . . there is certainty!
What assurance does Isaiah 41:10 give us? First of all He tells us not to be fearful because He is with us. His presence should remove the fear from our heart. Not only that, He promises to remove our despair by giving us His strength, His help and holding us up with His mighty right arm. Adjust your attitude dear believer. Our victory comes from the One who has already won the victory for us on the cross.
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil