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Isaiah 41:10 - Fear Not for I Am With You!

Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV) Fear not, for I am with 
you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will 
strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you 
with My righteous right hand. 

COMMENTARY PEARL

Constant Companion
   Did you know that there's a Campaign to 
End Loneliness? An American Perspectives Survey 
in 2021 found that Americans don't have as many 
close friends as they did 30 years ago. In 2019, 
even before the COVID-19 pandemic's imposed 
social isolation, 61 percent of Americans reported 
feeling lonely. 
   Its hard being lonely; it's easy to 
get scared or anxious, and even be led into 
depression. But those who accept God's friendship will 
never be alone. In today's verse, God promises, "I 
am with you: He assures us, "I am your God" 
(emphasis added). That denotes a personalized and 
loving relationship. 
   Perhaps, however, you're isolated because 
of your faith, because of that very 
relationship you have with God. Are you the only 
Christian in your workplace or school? Are you a 
missionary in a foreign land? Do not despair. God is 
not made of "wood and stone, which neither see 
nor hear nor eat nor smell" (Deuteronomy 4:28). 
He is the living God who promises to 
"strengthen you" when you are downtrodden, to "help you" 
when you are perplexed, to "uphold you" when you 
think you can stand for the right no longer. 
   His help is actual, practical, and 
enduring. He doesn't want you to do it on your own; He 
desires to be your constant Companion, "for the LORD 
your God is with you wherever you go" (Joshua 
1:9). This is a God who came to us as "Immanuel, 
... 'God with us" (Matthew 1:23). Christ's 
express purpose in coming to this earth was to help 
us. Look at the life of Jesus and know that the 
same promise holds true for you today. 
   Rock of Ages, thank You for always being 
there and for helping me in times of isolation and 
alienation. [The Most Amazing Bible Promises by Amazing 
Facts] 

COMMENTARY

Abiding Peace
   Whenever I think of God's faithfulness in 
the midst of suffering I am reminded of my dear 
late friend Corrie ten Boom, the remarkable Dutch 
woman who (with her family) hid Jews from the 
Nazis. After being imprisoned in Ravensbruk, the 
infamous concentration camp, Corrie traveled the 
world telling her story of suffering, forgiveness, 
and joy. 
   For thirty-five years she never had a 
permanent home, but when she was eighty-five and in 
declining health, some friends provided her with a 
lovely house in California. It was a luxury she 
never dreamed she would have (and one she never 
would have pursued on her own). 
   One day her friend, the late movie 
director James Collier, was visiting. He said, 
"Corrie, hasn't God been good to give you this 
beautiful house?" 
   She replied firmly, "Jimmy, God was good 
when I was in Ravensbruk, too!" 
   Most of us will never experience the 
horrors Come knew. But no matter what we face, we 
can depend on God's promise: "Fear not; for I am 
with you." 
   Satan wants to judge gods faithfulness 
based on our circumstances.  But scripture is 
clear that god was with Joseph in the pit, in the 
prison cell, and the palace. god is good all the 
time. [Hope for Each Day by Billy Graham] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY 

Isaiah 41:10 - Fear Not!

https://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20201102-0939.html 

Isaiah 41:10 - God's Empowering Presence. 
(updated) 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2013/20130927-1737.html 

1 John 4:18 - Love and Fear Dont Mix!

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2018/20180622-1000.html 

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

https://abible.com/links/