1 John 4:7
November 8, 2023
FEAST OF THE DEDICATION OF THE SAINT JOHN LATERAN BASILICA – 9th NOVEMBER
November 9, 2023
THE 8th of NOVEMBER
WHEN THE LORD IS ON OUR SIDE WE SHOULD HAVE NO FEAR
I, even I, am He who comforts you. Who are you that you should be afraid of a man who will die, and of the son of a man who will be made like grass? And you forget the Lord your Maker, Who stretched out the heavens and laid the foundations of the earth; you have feared continually every day because of the fury of the oppressor, when he has prepared to destroy. And where is the fury of the oppressor?” – Isaiah 51:12-13
God’s people had prayed for the Lord to manifest His power and He had replied by reminding them of His grace. In the first verse of chapter 40, the Lord had asked His ministers to comfort His people, but because the people were still distressed, God decided to comfort them Himself. How much our Lord cares for us, His children. Whenever people disobey God after He tells them to help us, He finds another way to help us, even if He has to do it Himself. That is the heart of Father God for us.
It is easy to have strong faith when things go well, but it is another story when things go wrong. The Lord is telling us not to fear anyone but Him. Every human being, no matter their title or social position, is as perishable as the grass is. Power is illusive and can last only as long as God allows it. The Lord created all the universe and there is no power above His. We should never fear not even the most powerful army, as long as we obey God’s will, because He takes care of us around the clock. He holds us in the palm of His hand and has the best plan for us.
SUGGESTED PRAYER
Glory and honor to Your Holy Name, dear Lord for the constant care and protection You offer me. Please help me to never leave You and to always know that no one or no thing could ever pull me out of Your hand as long as I want to be Yours. You love and protect me all the time and all I need to do in hard times is to know that because You live in my heart, I am never alone and You always prepare a way out from any bad situation. Thank You so very much for choosing me to be Your child and for the victory I can always have in You. In the Name of Jesus I pray. Amen.
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