I went to church today, like every other Sunday. I didnt really felt like going though. I have been feeling weak and dealing with a lot of fear lately but I grabbed my Bible and went anyway. I dont usually bring my Bible with me because it is just easier to use the one on my phone but today for some reason I felt like I needed to.
My pastor was teaching from the book of Isaiah. When I opened my Bible I noticed thats where I stopped reading. God put it in my heart to continue reading it. So when i got home, I listened and opened my Bible and picked up where I left of. Then this scripture jumped to me. Isaiah 35:3-4 "strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; say to those with fearful hearts, Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance, with divine retribution he will come save you." This brought me instant peace. It's funny because even thought I know I will find hope reading the Bible, I struggle picking it up. I go on facebook, look up stuff that causes me anxiety and fear instead. Why? Why do we do this to ourselves? Facebook has nothing to offer me. All I see is hate, shame, division. My God offers me hope for my future! For our future!
I am calling everyone to open your Bible up. To read the Word of God and to hold on to it. To keep your eyes fix on Jesus no matter what storm you may face. But most of all, I call everyone to be the light this world desperately needs. To love and serve one another like we were made to do. To stand up and rise as the church Jesus intended us to be. To pick each other up as brothers and sisters in Christ. I call you to share the good news of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior to everyone!
God bless,
Nancy xo
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