Today’s Bible Reading:
Isaiah 46-49; 1 Peter 5
Journal Entry on a passage from today’s reading:
Topic: Trust in God
SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 46:4
Even to your old age
and gray hairs
I am he, I am he who
will sustain you.
I have made you and I
will carry you;
I will sustain you and
I will rescue you. (Isa 46:4 NIV)
OBSERVATION:
The context of Isaiah 46 is debasing the gods of Babylon . They are
impotent and burdensome. The one true God—the Creator of the heavens and the
earth (45:18), is omnipotent. The cold stone gods of Babylon must be carried by men and beasts of
burden (vv. 1-2). Our God— the God of the house of Jacob (v. 3), carries us. He
is reliable and trustworthy all the days of our lives. He carries, sustains and
rescues us from birth through old age.
APPLICATION:
As of this writing I am approaching, if not already arrived
at, old age. I certainly have the “gray
hairs.” I can personally testify of the faithfulness and trustworthiness of
God to me through many years of hardship and ease, sorrow and joy, sickness and
health, days of want and days of plenty. He has carried me through it all. When
difficulties of life arise, it is comforting to know His presence will see me
through. When joyous times come (and thank you God, there have been many), I
cannot help but offer my praise and thanksgiving to my God.
The reality of life on this earth is that as our bodies grow
old the strength and vitality of youth eventually declines. I am not physically
as strong and vigorous as I once was, but in my heart, soul and spirit I am
mightier than ever through Christ who strengthens me. I am not feeble by any
means, but I know that I will one day die and that day draws closer year by
year. When my body finally gives way to the sleep of death, it will not be the
end, but the ultimate rescue.
PRAYER:
Lord, I praise you for the joy of life. I thank you for
showing me purpose and giving me fulfillment. I know you will sustain me until
my life’s course is run, and that is just the beginning of my existence in your
love and care.
To You I offer all honor, love and glory. Amen. -AP
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