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God Holds Us Bible in a Year: Isaiah 41–42 1 Thessalonians 1 I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 Today's Scripture & Insight: Isaiah 41:1–10 South African Fredie Blom turned 1 in 2018, widely recognized as the oldest living man. Born in 1904, the year the Wright Brothers built their Flyer II, he’s lived through both World Wars, apartheid, and the Great Depression. When asked for the secret for his longevity, Blom only shrugs. Like many of us, he hasn’t always chosen the foods and practices that promote wellness. However, Blom does offer one reason for his remarkable health: “There’s only one thing, it’s [God]. He’s got the power . . . . He holds .” Blom echoes words similar what God spoke Israel, as the nation wilted under the oppression of fierce enemies. “I will strengthen you and help you,” God promised. “I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10). No matter how desperate their situation, how impossible the odds that they would ever find relief, God assured His people that they were held in His tender care. “Do not fear, for I am with you,” He insisted. “Do not be dismayed, for I am your God” (v. 10). No matter how many years we’re given, life’s hardships will come knocking at our door. A troubled marriage. A abandoning the family. Terrifying news from the doctor. Even persecution. However, our God reaches out to us and holds us firmly. He gathers us and holds us in His strong, tender hand. Reflect & Pray When have you felt isolated or exposed? How does it encourage you to know that your life is being held in God’s strong hand? God, assure me that You’re holding me because I feel like I’m only hanging on by a thread. I trust that You’ll help and uphold me. 
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I am so grateful that He does hold me up and strengthen me. I've also wondered why it sometimes seems to take so long to get through an issue or why it was even allowed. I know I shouldn't question the Lord's plans, but I do sometimes. I also realize that many of my problems are from my own doing. But I also realize that I appreciate his strength and deliverance even more because of what I have gone through. I appreciate the light even more, because I've seen the darkness, His strength because I've experienced weakness, and I could go on. Sometimes, we don't appreciate the good things we have, until we don't have them. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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"He’s got the power . . . . He holds .” Yeah, that's what I often say. Why can I bear this constant strong pain? Just because His Holy Spirit holds me up.  Amen. Trust in dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.(Khalil Gibran)
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10/13/2020 8:23 pm |
mrs joe, glumo., wonderful words of praise. i too wonder and have wondered why. many times i amfailing in m y faith. HE suffered on the cross fro us.should we not have suffering to learn his message and pain TO GOD BE THE GLORY BLUE LIVES MATTER DEO VIN DICE
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God is in charge of the world. Because I believe that, I have no fear.
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