“He’s Always There”
“He’s Always There”
God has been so awesome and faithful as this year has progressed. Each week His presence has been awesome. Humbled yet determined I find myself expecting more.
There is something frightening, at least to me, about being satisfied.
I look to Father everyday for revelation. Strength, and answers to prayer. He is the source of my breath, and the surety of my faith. I love Him always.
I want to begin with some passages from Isaiah. His writings are unique considering he often fails to distinguish intervals of time. In many of his writings he will begin with Israel being judged for their rebellion. Revealing God’s plan for their punishment or their demise. Then, in the same chapter begin to write prophetically about the Messiah that would deliver them and save them from sin.
Isaiah 59:19-21 NASB
19 So they will fear the name of the LORD from the west And His glory from the rising of the sun, For He will come like a rushing stream Which the wind of the LORD drives.
20 “A Redeemer will come to Zion, And to those who turn from transgression in Jacob,” declares the LORD .
21 “As for Me, this is My covenant with them,” says the LORD : “My Spirit which is upon you, and My words
which I have put in your mouth shall not depart from your mouth, nor from the mouth of your offspring, nor from the mouth of your offspring’s offspring,” says the LORD , “from now and forever.”
In this Messianic prophesy we find the promise of an eternal covenant. It has always been God’s purpose to reveal Himself to every generation. Eternally embracing the people of the world with His awesome love and grace.
Verse 21 NLT, “And this is my covenant with them,” says the Lord. “My Spirit will not leave them, and neither will these words I have given you. They will be on your lips and on the lips of your children and your children’s children forever. I, the Lord, have spoken!”
His plan has always been an eternal plan. From your 1st heartbeat, to your last, God’s plan for you was established. The plan for salvation. The plan for victory and peace. Every aspect of our lives He is aware of.
His love is eternal. He loves you in your rebellion, your failure, your doubt, your insecurity. He loves you in tragedy, in your fear. He loves you in obedience. When you follow Him and reveal Him to others. His love for you will never be diminished by your sin. I love Him because He first loved me.
Isaiah 62:10-12 NASB
10 Go through, go through the gates, Clear the way for the people; Build up, build up the highway, Remove the stones, lift up a standard over the peoples.
11 Behold, the L ORD has proclaimed to the end of the earth, Say to the daughter of Zion, “Lo, your salvation comes; Behold His reward is with Him, and His recompense before Him.”
12 And they will call them, “The holy people, The redeemed of the LORD ”; And you will be called, “Sought out, a city not forsaken.”
Isaiah 62:10-12 Message
Walk out of the gates. Get going! Get the road ready for the people. Build the highway. Get at it! Clear the debris, hoist high a flag, a signal to all peoples! Yes! G OD has broadcast to all the world: “Tell daughter Zion, ‘Look! Your Savior comes, Ready to do what he said he’d do, prepared to complete what he promised.’” Zion will be called new names: Holy People, G OD – Redeemed, Sought-Out, City-Not-Forsaken.
When God restores, He changes our name. From who we are to who He has destined us to be!!
These passages have a very clear meaning. His purpose is an eternal purpose. He is always with us. Forgiving, directing, speaking, and protection.
God comforted Abram about His promises.
Genesis 15:1 NASB
After these things the word of the L ORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not fear, Abram, I am a shield to you; Your reward shall be very great.”
The word shield in this passage is defined from the Hebrew, “defending, covering, surrounding.”
Not a promise has He ever made that He would not defend. To the giving of His only Son, in death for our sins.
Love this one. Psalms 91 is called a Psalm of protection. The author is unknown. Here is a very familiar verse.
Psalms 91:1 NASB
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
“Everlasting protection”
There are a couple of words need some attention. The word shelter from the Hebrew means, “covering, hiding place, protection,” I love that.
Dwells is an awesome word. From the Hebrew it means, “to be inhabited.”
It implies living in Him, but it means Him living in us!!!
2 Peter 1:3-4 NASB
3 seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
4 For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world by lust.
His promises are eternal. Eternal love, forgiveness, protection. “He’s always there”
Be blessed this week with His favor and grace.