Good Morning,
I was asked today, what was my favorite scripture? Honestly it is the one that God was dealing with me at that time to minister to me. Today I would like to give you the verse that is helping me to run on towards the goal, and keep my eyes on God and His Word, even while others may be looking all around for other gods to help. "For the Lord God helps me; therefore have I not been ashamed or confounded. Therefore have I set my face like a flint and I know that I shall not be put to shame." (Is. 50:7) Because our help is God we will not have feelings of shame, be distressed, or embarrassed by feelings of guilt, foolishness or disgrace. We will not be perplexed, confused or bewildered. As long as our help is the lord and not another idol god. Let me read some more of this verse. "Who is among you who [reverently] fears the Lord, who obeys the voice of His Servant, yet who walks in darkness and deep trouble and has no shining splendor [in his heart]? Let him rely on, trust in, and be confident in the name of the Lord, and let him lean on and be supported by his God." (Is. 50:10) As we fear God, by walking in His Word, being obedient to Him, it doesn't matter how dark situations may get in our lives, it is never as dark as it could be, if we were trying to walk this life without God. Even when we have deep trouble in our hearts, we must rely on our Light, because even darkness is light to Him. (Ps. 139:11-12) Remember that lean means to incline in our opinions, feelings, and actions upon God. As we lean on His ways and thoughts, that's how we build our confidence [assurance; reliance, hope, and trust] in Him. If we don't draw our hope and assurance from Him, then we would be pulled into trusting 'idol' gods, including ourselves. Listen to the rest of the verse, "Behold all you [enemies of your own selves] who attempt to kindle your own fires [and work out your own plans of salvation], who surround and gird yourselves with momentary sparks, darts, and firebrands that you set aflame! —– walk by the light of your self-made fire and of the sparks that you have kindled [for yourself, if you will]! But this shall you have from My hand: you shall lie down in grief and torment." (Is. 50:11) Don't try and be the god of your life by making your plan and purpose come to pass, for then you have to attempt to keep the fires burning. Notice how many times the words,' you', 'yourself' or 'your own selves'. How bright and strong can your flame be for you to walk by? How far ahead in the future can you see? Most of us struggle to see the next moment, let alone to see beyond tomorrow. God says, "Declaring the end and the result from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure and purpose.." (Is.46:10) His fire lights our way all the way until His pleasure and purpose is done in our lives, and He is never confused about how to get us there. He has perfect vision and sees and knows everything concerning our lives. His advisement and counsel will stand! Once again I encourage you to hope, trust and have your assurance in the Lord and His Word, just as the Psalmist did; "My soul languishes and grows faint for your salvation, but (except for the fact) I hope in Your Word. (Ps. 119:81) Keep your hope alive it feeds your faith!
"I have set my face like a flint"
Love,
Pastor D.
Daughters of Z 