Thankful That God Rescues Us

Tell everyone who is discouraged,
    “Be strong and don't be afraid!
    God is coming to your rescue."

Isaiah 35:4

 When I was a child, I often thought of God as some superhero that would swoop in and rescue me when I wanted Him to do so.  My childlike mind could not fathom the fact that God does not need to swoop in and He certainly doesn't work on my schedule.  But as I grew older (stop laughing), it became more and more clear that God does indeed rescue us and protects us and loves us....usually in spite of ourselves and from ourselves.

When we are discouraged, and at some point we will feel discouraged, God reminds us to "BE STRONG and DON'T BE AFRAID!"  Why?  Because when we feel discouraged, our nature is to be afraid and useless and powerless....BUT GOD!  As children of God, we are not helpless, powerless, useless and have no need to fear!  Because God will take care of us AND deal with those who discourage us. 

Let's be thankful to God for His protection, love, and rescue! 

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