“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”
(Isaiah 41:10, NIV).
Do you ever feel fearful
and alone? Downcast? Struggling with no sense of hope? This verse in
Isaiah encourages you that even though you may feel deserted and
alone, you aren't! You can't trust your feelings. They will betray
you. But you can trust what God says in His Word. He won't betray
you. His truth is rock-solid, and unchanging. He is the same today,
yesterday, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). You may feel afraid. God says,
“Don't be afraid, because I am your God. I haven't given you this
feeling of fear. I've given you power, love, and a sound mind!” (2
Timothy 1:7). You may feel evil battering you. God says, “No evil
that comes against you will prevail” (Isaiah 54:17). Then He says
something that will cost you, but if you pay the price you will
discover greater faith. “Trust me,” He says, “and don't be
afraid. If you feel weak don't give in to it! Move forward, and faith
will meet you. I will carry you.”
Faith will cost you. It will cost you to trust in something that you can't see or feel (Hebrews 11:1). It will cost you to trust in God's truth over fearful feelings. Faith is a decision. When faith is chosen over and over again, and you have continually acted upon it, feelings will one day fall in line with God's truth. You will have trained your mind, your heart, and your very being to believe in God's Word over what human emotion dictates. It is a battle to be won, and you can win it with your decision to step out in faith, and God's promise to uphold and strengthen you. One day you will discover it is easier to believe in God's Word rather than trust how you feel in a moment of time.
Don't ever forget God's promise to uphold you with His righteous and holy power! Don't ever allow fear to keep you from stepping out in faith. Look beyond how you feel at this moment. With one step forward you will discover His strength. Give God a sacrifice of praise (Hebrews 13:15). Praise Him for the promise that His truth is greater than how you feel. “Trust me,” He says.“Don't worry because I am your God. I will strengthen you, and uphold you. You're never alone.”
Faith will cost you. It will cost you to trust in something that you can't see or feel (Hebrews 11:1). It will cost you to trust in God's truth over fearful feelings. Faith is a decision. When faith is chosen over and over again, and you have continually acted upon it, feelings will one day fall in line with God's truth. You will have trained your mind, your heart, and your very being to believe in God's Word over what human emotion dictates. It is a battle to be won, and you can win it with your decision to step out in faith, and God's promise to uphold and strengthen you. One day you will discover it is easier to believe in God's Word rather than trust how you feel in a moment of time.
Don't ever forget God's promise to uphold you with His righteous and holy power! Don't ever allow fear to keep you from stepping out in faith. Look beyond how you feel at this moment. With one step forward you will discover His strength. Give God a sacrifice of praise (Hebrews 13:15). Praise Him for the promise that His truth is greater than how you feel. “Trust me,” He says.“Don't worry because I am your God. I will strengthen you, and uphold you. You're never alone.”
You can trust Him over
everything else. Don't just think about what might happen if you
trust Him and step out in faith. Allow Him to show you.
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