My strong right hand
This fresh set of Daily Devotions is being provided for our LCA/NZ family, friends and visitors to help us to keep our eyes on Jesus as we face unsettling times. They can be used by families and individuals as part of the LCA/NZ’s Church@Home resources to encourage us and build trust in our Heavenly Father during this season of uncertainty and physical isolation.
by Kathy Matuschka
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‘For I am the Lord your God, who takes hold of your right hand, and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you’ (Isaiah 41:13).
I tend to carry so many thoughts and goals in my mind that I often have difficulty attending to the thing in front of me. One of the blessings of this time is learning to be more present: to my work, my family, my friends, my hobbies etc. I feel like a Year 1 student, building important skills that will be essential for the years ahead.
But instead of being present, I often catch myself scanning the horizon and wondering if I really will have what it takes for what is beyond this. Will I have the skills and focus to follow where Jesus leads in responding wisely and lovingly to the needs that will continue for some time? Will I be part of the change I hope to see in our church and our society?
What a beautifully intimate image we receive in the above words from Isaiah: the Lord our God is not only with us in a grand, universal way, but he also takes each of us by our right hand. How intimate! God is our strength, both today and in what lies ahead.
On the days I feel amazing, I give thanks for God’s strength so clearly present to transform me. On the days I feel more fragile, I am reminded that it was never about me and I try to listen again to what Jesus is so patiently teaching me.
Dear loving God, thank you that through Jesus’ life, death and resurrection I am free from fear and condemnation and have full access to your promises. Through your Holy Spirit may I know this in my body, mind and spirit today. Amen.
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