"See, the Sovereign LORD comes with power, and his arm rules for him. See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him."
{Isaiah 40:10} (NIV 1984)
Sovereign LORD; powerful LORD; the LORD whose arm rules for Him! This is our God! Sovereign, but not in the sense of One who sits on a throne away a long ways away like the Queen of England. No! Sovereign in the sense that He Himself has power, and He Himself with His own arm works the victory.
Isaiah could see the LORD so clearly, and he describes him in beautiful language. This LORD comes with power and yet gently cares for His people, like a shepherd caring for His flock. This LORD made everything that is, by Himself, and is so powerful that He sustains all the universe, and names each of the innumerable (to us) stars! This LORD stands alone and towers high above all false Gods who are created by our imaginations and hands. This LORD brings human rulers to nothing, yet gives strength to the weary and helps the weak. This LORD renews the strength of those who wait/hope for Him, for He will never get tired, weary or confused. Yet we call this Sovereign LORD, our Father.
Praise God for the blessing we have in Christ Jesus, that we are called the children of God!
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