Our hope is in The LORD

The Isaiah study continues to be fascinating, insightful, and helpful. I thought it was particularly significant in light of the challenges we are all experiencing right now! This study has given me hope and encouragement not to hang on to my fears, problems or circumstances but to lay them completely in the hands of my FATHER, GOD, and SAVIOR.
We are studying Isaiah 40:9-31

We cry out to each other and the LORD. We complain that GOD is not listening and doesn't see or understand our problems and situations. Because of that we make an idol out of those circumstances by saying "all I can see are these problems, I cannot get beyond them. GOD must not be listening. GOD doesn't care."
But if we are thinking these things we must ask ourselves, "are we thinking of the ALMIGHTY GOD or the idol we have made in our fear, doubt and unbelief?"
Is 40: 9-14
Because the LORD says, "You who bring good tidings to Zion, go up on a high mountain. You who bring good tidings to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with a shout, lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the towns of Judah, "Here is your GOD!"
See, the Sovereign LORD comes with power, and His arm rules for Him. See, His reward is with Him, and His recompense accompanies Him. He tends His flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart; He gently leads those that have young.
Who has measured the waters in the hollow of His hand, or with the breadth of His hand marked off the heavens? Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket, or weighed the mountains on the scales and the hills in a balance?
Who has understood the mind of the LORD, or instructed Him as His counselor? Whom did the LORD consult to enlighten Him, and who taught Him the right way? Who was it that taught Him knowledge or showed Him the path of understanding?
Here is the Creator of the universe, the Maker of all things.

To take from from SM Lockridge,
He's the King of righteousness.
He's the King of the ages.
He's the King of Heaven.
He's the King of glory.
He's the King of kings
and He is the LORD of lords.

He's enduringly strong.
He's entirely sincere.
He's eternally steadfast.
He's immortally graceful.
He's imperially powerful.
He's impartially merciful.
He's the miracle of the age.
He's the superlative of everything good that you choose to call Him. He's the only one able to supply all our needs simultaneously.

He supplies strength for the weak.
He's available for the tempted and the tried.
He sympathizes and He saves.

He's the ALMIGHTY GOD who guides and keeps all His people.

He heals the sick.
He cleanses the lepers.
He forgives sinners.
He discharged debtors.
He delivers the captives.
He defends the feeble.
He blesses the young.
He serves the unfortunate.
He regards the aged.
He rewards the diligent
and He beautifies the meek.

He's the Wellspring of wisdom.
He's the Doorway of deliverance.
He's the Pathway of peace.
He's the Roadway of righteousness.
He's the Highway of holiness.
He's the Gateway of glory.
He's the Master of the mighty.
He's the Captain of the conquerors.
He's the Head of the heroes.
He's the Leader of the legislatures.
He's the Overseer of the overcomers.
He's the Governor of governors.
He's the Prince of princes.
He's the King of kings
and He's the Lord of lords.

His promise is sure.
His light is matchless.
His goodness is limitless.
His mercy is everlasting.
His love never changes.
His Word is enough.
His grace is sufficient.
His reign is righteous.
His yoke is easy
and His burden is light.

He's indescribable,
He's incomprehensible,
He's invincible,
and He is irresistible.

So if we start to fear and have doubt that GOD is not hearing us, instead of giving these problems that are causing the fear and doubt to our GOD, SAVIOR and KING, we make an idol out of them. The idol doesn't help when we call out to it. It doesn't listen when we pray to it. The idol does nothing when we bow to it. So then we start to think that our GOD will not do anything for us either, and we get discouraged and downhearted and don't call out to the LORD our GOD.

But the LORD says,(Is 40:25-31) "To whom will you compare Me? Or who is my equal?" says the Holy One.
Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting GOD, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and His understanding no one can fathom.
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

So take heart in the valley of the shadow of death, and fear no evil, for thy GOD with His rod and His staff shall comfort thee!
Love & Prayers!
Amy