Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
It is a miracle that many of the kids in my old neighborhood survived to adulthood. The reason was that we attempted many death-defying stunts at the instigation of the other kids who called us a “fraidy cat” if we didn’t accept their challenge. Peer pressure is an extremely strong motivator. Unfortunately, it is most often used in a negative way rather than to encourage spiritual excellence.
Today’s Scripture is one of the first verses I ever memorized. It has been with me throughout many ordeals in my life. One thing that this verse has taught me is that I need not fear the things that lay in wait for me. Many situations that I have faced have been unpleasant and trying, and my first choice would have been to evade them . . . but there was no way around. I had to endure and persevere.
I want to testify to the faithfulness of my precious Lord and His infallible Word. Someone has written: “God said it—I believe it—that’s good enough for me!” I have found that to be true over and over again.
I encourage you to take to heart the promise in this verse. You need not fear since God has promised to be with you and never forsake you. Do not allow yourself to become depressed –He will give you His strength and hold you up with His powerful right hand. Man! That is good enough for me!!!
May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!
– – – Pastor Cecil