Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Scripture

“Do not fear, or be afraid; have I not told you from of old and declared it?  You are my witnesses!  Is there any god besides me?  There is no other rock; I know not one.”  Isaiah 44:8

Reflections

There is much within this life that can leave us confused or afraid.  We simply do not understand everything.  We look around and we see a broken world.  Injustice, pain, and sadness seem everywhere.

So then, where do we turn for hope?  We could place all our hope in science and human ambition.  Yet with all the advances in science and things we’ve managed to accomplish, the wrongs of this world still abound.

Humanity has had ages and ages to get it right.  Still, our world seems as much a mess as ever.  Our country has celebrated progress with racism and yet hatred and bigotry abound.  As Christians, we continue to fight for what is right, but our ultimate hope is never in ourselves.  It can only be found in God.

There is no one like God.  God is the only one who truly has the power to make all things right.  If you’re looking for a reason not to fear, look to God.  He has commanded us not to fear.  He knows what he’s saying.  His words are trustworthy and true.  He alone is the solid rock on which we stand.

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for speaking into my fear with words of comfort and promise.  Help me to remember that my ultimate hope is in you.  You have the final word.  For those who trust in you, that word is good.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: Isaiah 44:6-8