God gives comfort to his people

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

By Norma Ballinger

LW Contributor

Comfort is certainly something we crave during these trying times. The 40th chapter of Isaiah is remarkable in that the prophet is offering comfort to God’s people and the promise of deliverance; these verses are so applicable today.

The first is a reminder that God is eternal, (verses 6-8). He is unchanging with no beginning and no end, providing us abiding fellowship with him.

God is also sovereign, the supreme ruler, the ultimate power. One definition of this word is “the absolute right to do all things according to his own good pleasure.” No power on earth–whether it’s a pandemic or Satan’s attacks–will be able to take control of our lives (verse 10).

The tenderness of God is noted in Isaiah 40:11, “He tends his flock (that’s us) like a shepherd, He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart, he gently leads those that have young.”

And, finally, in this chapter, is God’s assurance that he will definitely “... give strength to the weary, and increase the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary and young men stumble and fall, but those who hope (wait on) the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

Live each day with these promises in mind.

Pastor Sam Pawlak is diligent each Sunday at 10 a.m. in delivering a message of love and hope on Facebook. Special thanks goes to Richard Ryals, who faithfully videotapes each worship service as Pastor Sam preaches from God’s word.

This Sunday Associate Pastor Dan Ballinger will lead the worship and singing a solo. The DVD’s are duplicated and delivered to each member’s home at the first of the week.