Our Strong Yet Gentle God

The Inescapable God
God Reveals
Isaiah 40:6-11 (The Message)

^6-8A voice says, "Shout!"
   I said, "What shall I shout?"
   "These people are nothing but grass,
   their love fragile as wildflowers.
The grass withers, the wildflowers fade,
   if God so much as puffs on them.
   Aren't these people just so much grass?
True, the grass withers and the wildflowers fade,
   but our God's Word stands firm and forever."
 ^9-11Climb a high mountain, Zion.
   You're the preacher of good news.
Raise your voice. Make it good and loud, Jerusalem.
   You're the preacher of good news.
   Speak loud and clear. Don't be timid!
Tell the cities of Judah,
   "Look! Your God!"
Look at him! God, the Master, comes in power,
   ready to go into action.
He is going to pay back his enemies
   and reward those who have loved him.
Like a shepherd, he will care for his flock,
   gathering the lambs in his arms,
Hugging them as he carries them,
   leading the nursing ewes to good pasture.

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For Reflection For over 2000 years the word through Christ has had life beyond humanity. It is because each of us believers have, through voice or action, preached the word.  We "preachers" come and go, but the word lives forever.  The Master comes in power through us.  Live a life that spreads the Living Word.  Firm, but gentle, God protects all of us smelly lambs.

This week take time to reflect on your life.  Try to identify the times you think God has worked through you.

Pray
to act in ways that show God you are thankful for his protection.  Pray that all will find refuge in the hugging arms of our Lord.