ICYMI
My big appointment for the day was with my Neurologist. I have been waiting for about 10 
months for a nerve conduction test to see if there is any progress in my right leg and arms. After two hours of electric shock and being stuck by pins, it seems that my arms are about the same as two years ago, but there is some improvement in my right leg that has been so weak. That is the good news. The test of faith now comes when he says, “you probably won’t see any more improvement.” Thanks for your continued prayers. I did give a copy of my book to Dr. Bandi, my Neurologist. He has been involved with my care since my initial hospitalization. Also, Dr. Steve Sunderman my admitting doctor almost three years ago was in his office and just getting ready to leave on a trip. He said he would take my book along to read.
BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… “Do you not know? Have you not heard? Has it not been declared to you from the beginning?….God is enthroned above the circle of the earth; its inhabitants are like grasshoppers.…Do you not know? Have you not heard? Yahweh is the everlasting God….He never grows faint or weary; there is no limit to His understanding.” Isaiah 40:21,22,28 HCSB
Every once in a while I will get an email with “ICYMI” in the subject. It stands for “In case you missed it.” Perhaps if Isaiah was prophesying today he would use that phrase. Instead he uses a couple of questions to get the attention of God’s people. “Do you not know? Have you not heard?” Not once, but twice these questions are asked. We realize that the prophet was not announcing news, but using questions to challenge the memory and commitment of God’s people.
This chapter is considered a message of comfort for God’s people who have felt the heavy hand of God’s correction and judgment. The prophet reminds God’s people of who He is. He is the God above all. He is the creator of the ends of the earth. “He stretches out the heavens like thin cloth and spreads them out like a tent to live in. He reduces princes to nothing and makes judges of the earth irrational.” (Isaiah 40:22,23 HCSB)
The prophet with phrase after phrase and sentence after sentence declares the glory and greatness of God. “Who will you compare Me to, or who is My equal?” asks the Holy One. Look up and see: who created these?” (Isaiah 40:25,26 HCSB) The Lord God can’t be compared to human gods; He can’t be compared to the stars or the heavens or anything on earth, because He created it all. He is beyond equal and there is no adequate comparison of the greatest of God!
God is not only great in power as Creator of all, His understanding has no limit; His strength is never exhausted. The good news is what He does for His children.
“He gives strength to the weary and strengthens the powerless. Youths may faint and grow weary, and young men stumble and fall, but those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:29-31 HCSB)
God’s power and strength is available for those who trust in Him. Human strength has its limits, but God’s strength renews and empowers. It is able to take us where our own efforts can not go.
So, “in case you missed it” – we serve a great God! One who is ab above all; creator of the universe and who gives strength and power to those who trust in Him. If you didn’t know that before, you know it now!
Prayer for today…. Lord help me to remember who You are and how great You are. When I do it gives me comfort and confidence to life. It is in Your strength and through trust in You I have what I need. When I am weary and tired, be my strength. When I am confused, be my understanding. When I am overwhelmed, allow me to focus on the One who never is.