BASIC SCRIPTURE ISAIAH 41: 10 – 16 Devotional 30 November 2023
BASIC SCRIPTURE: ISAIAH 41: 10 – 16
10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
11 Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish.
12 Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought.
13 For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
14 Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the Lord, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.
15 Behold, I will make thee a new sharp threshing instrument having teeth: thou shalt thresh the mountains, and beat them small, and shalt make the hills as chaff.
16 Thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and thou shalt rejoice in the Lord, and shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel.
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Isaiah 41:10-16 is a passage in which God reassures and encourages His people, emphasizing His presence, protection, and help in times of trouble. Here’s a breakdown of these verses:
Isaiah 41:10-16 (NIV): “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
The passage starts with a powerful message of assurance: God’s presence brings courage and strength. He encourages His people not to fear because He is their God who will support and sustain them.
“Behold, all who are incensed against you shall be put to shame and confounded; those who strive against you shall be as nothing and shall perish. You shall seek those who contend with you, but you shall not find them; those who war against you shall be as nothing at all.”
God promises that those who oppose and trouble His people will ultimately be defeated. The adversaries will be rendered powerless and will not succeed in their efforts against God’s chosen ones.
“For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, ‘Fear not, I am the one who helps you.'”
God continues to reaffirm His commitment to assist and support His people. He promises to hold their hand, guiding and protecting them through every challenge and difficulty.
“Fear not, you worm Jacob, you men of Israel! or your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.”
God addresses the people of Israel, calling them not to fear despite their weaknesses or insignificance in their own eyes. He is their Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel, who is mighty and faithful.
“Behold, I make of you a threshing sledge, new, sharp, and having teeth; you shall thresh the mountains and crush them, and you shall make the hills like chaff; You shall winnow them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the tempest shall scatter them. And you shall rejoice in the Lord; in the Holy One of Israel you shall glory.”
God promises to empower His people to overcome obstacles and adversaries. They will have the strength to conquer difficulties and rejoice in the Lord, finding their glory in Him.
This passage in Isaiah offers a message of encouragement, emphasizing God’s presence, protection, and empowerment for His people, assuring them that despite challenges, they can find strength and victory through Him. It inspires prayers for courage, trust, and reliance on God’s promises in the midst of adversity.
