Day 22 – Arm of the Lord
Isa 53:1 Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?
John12:38 That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed? 39 Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again, 40 He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them. 41 These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him. 42 Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:
Good morning, dear reader! I’m praying that Christ reigns in your heart. I absolutely love this name of Jesus! Our salvation comes from One who cares and loves us. He reaches for us with compassion, knowing what we are going through. How do I know this? Firstly, I know from experience during my husband’s illness. I felt as though Christ Himself reached out to grab me in my despair and how His love shined through. Secondly, I know this because of the scriptures.
Mat 14:30-31 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. (31) And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
Peter saw Jesus walking on the water and he asked Jesus if he could join him there. However, when Peter took his eyes off Jesus and looked around at the storm around him, he began to sink. But notice in verse 31: immediately Jesus, the Arm of the Lord, stretched forth and caught Peter.
Jesus’ words are piercing in that same verse. “O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?” As we grow in our knowledge of Christ, our faith increases. That increased faith can only come by tribulation – how else can one learn to trust? Peter’s faith was new so we cannot be so quick to judge his lack of faith. Amen? But for those of us who have been saved for a while, our faith should be strong enough to endure the tribulations that come our way. If our trust in the Lord is little, that means our faith is little. Growing that faith will help you in tough times!
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