God's Strong Hand (2/25-26)

25-26 February 2015 God’s Strong Hand – Manna by Dorothy Callies

Isaiah 40:10 “Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong hand …”

It has been four years since Tony works part time at Taco Bell in December 14, 2010. For me? Since April 2008, it would be seven years next April 2015! Since we moved to Bloomington, Illinois June 2007, I was thinking what we have been doing since the Lord led us here … maybe I was struggling … the weather is so cold … searching for Fresh Manna … Then I glanced over the Daily Bread, “God’s Strong Hand!”

It reads from KJV, “Behold, the Lord God will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.” I thought I better read from NLT since I felt strong that the Lord wants to talk to me so I am reading and typing and sharing this with you.

“Yes, the Sovereign Lord is coming in all His glorious power. He will rule with awesome strength. See, He brings his reward with him as he comes. He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to His heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young. [Is.40:10-11]

“Who else has held the oceans in HIS hand? Who has measured off the heavens with HIS fingers? Who else knows the weight of the earth or has weighed out the mountains and the hills? Who is able to advise the Spirit of the Lord? Who knows enough to be HIS teacher or counselor? [Is.40:12-13]

“Has the LORD ever needed anyone’s advice? Does HE need instruction about what is good or what is best? No, for all the nations of the world are nothing in comparison with HIM. They are but a drop in the bucket, dust on the scales. HE picks up the islands as though they had no weight at all.” [Is.40:14-15]

“The nations of the world are as nothing to HIM. In HIS eyes they are less than nothing—mere emptiness and froth (little values). To whom, then can we compare GOD? What image might we find to resemble HIM? Can HE be compared to an idol formed in a mold, overlaid with gold, and decorated with silver chains? [Is.40:17-19]

“Or is a poor person’s wooden idol better? Can GOD be compared to an idol that must be placed on a stand so it won’t fall down? Have you never heard or understood? Are you deaf to the WORDS OF GOD—the WORDS HE gave before the world began? Are you so ignorant? [Is.40:20-21]

“It is GOD who sits above the circle of the earth. The people below must seem to Him like grasshoppers! He is the one who spreads out the heavens like a curtain and makes His tent from them. He judges the great people of the world and brings them all to nothing. They hardly get started, barely taking root, when He blows on them and their work withers. The wind carries them off like straw. [Is. 40:22-24]

“To whom will you compare ME? Who is MY equal?” asks the HOLY ONE. Look up into heavens. Who created all the stars? He brings them out one after another, calling each by its name. And HE counts them to see that none are lost or have strayed away. [Is. 40:25-26]

“O Israel, how can you say the LORD does not see your troubles? How can you say GOD refuses to hear your case? Have you never heard or understood? Don’t you know that the LORD is the everlasting GOD, the CREATOR of all the earth? HE never grows faint or weary. No one can measure the depths of HIS understanding. [Is.40:27-28]

“HE gives power to those who are tired and worn out; He offers strength to the weak. Even youths will become exhausted, and young men will give up. BUT THOSE WHO WAIT ON THE LORD WILL FIND NEW STRENGTH. THEY WILL FLY HIGH ON WINGS LIKE EAGLES. THEY WILL RUN AND NOT GROW WEARY. THEY WILL WALK AND NOT FAINT. [Is.40:29-31]

Dorothy: Wow, Lord! Thank you for reminding me who You really are! Thank you for showing me Your word of wisdom. You convinced my heart that You are the God over all things, even the coldest weather. You alone, knows our troubles. You will hear our case. I pray that our readers will see this and be reminded that You are the God of our Creator.

You asked if we know the weight of the earth (Is.40:12). No! We don’t know the weight of the earth. Oh Lord, forgive us for our knowledge are small. Teach us to keep our eyes upon You for You alone are our strength. We love You and worship You as the God of Israel and One Lord over all. In Jesus’ Name. Amen!

SONG: HE IS LORD!

He is Lord! He is Lord!

He has risen from the grave

And He is Lord!

Every knee shall bow,

Every tongue confess

That Jesus Christ is Lord!

[Inspiring Choruses]