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November 01, 2006
Isaiah 41:9-10
You all have probably read these verses plenty of times. But how often do you read them with MY THOUGHTS interjected?
I took you from the fartherst ends of the earth [those dark, remote places that you wandered to in rebellion], from its farthest corners I called you [I know you're not always paying attention so I did EVERYTHING to make my voice apparent].
I said 'You are my servant'; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. [You work for me, but even as you work for me, I am working for you. In order to qualify you to work for me, I have cleared your accounts. I have always known that I wanted you to work for me, to be a part of my staff, my family, so I made it possible].
So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God [I know that working for me will be hard, I never intended for it to be that way, but please, do not lose sight of who I am. My goodness, the goodness of your calling, will not always be obvious to you, but I promise you it is worth it for I am a good and powerful Master].
I will strengthen you and help you; [I WANT you to succeed at the tasks I have for you]
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand [I do not expect you to succeed without my help. I've been at this job for a long time, I have a lot more resources than you will ever have, so let that attitude go. I willingly offer my hand to help you. Open your hand. Let me take it. Now grip mine tight. We have work to do.]
Isaiah 49:9-10
I know that doesn't say it all, and maybe it doesn't even say it right, but that's what I got :)
Posted by Autumn at November 1, 2006 02:45 PM