Finding Help from the Almighty Problem-solver

All of us have problems; some much more serious that others. Scripture encourages us to learn about God while bringing our problems to the problem-solver. At a terrible time in Israel’s history with Assyria at the city gates, Isaiah proclaims words of comfort and encouragement in chapter 40. He calls for the nation—and you and I—to hear the voice in the wilderness (vs. 4-8), good news from the mountain (vs. 9-11), the perspective from the peak (vs 12-26), and the answer from on high (vs. 27-31). All of these are designed to exhort us to not count God out, our God of almighty power, our God of creative power, our God of infinite ability.

In concluding chapter 40 Isaiah declares that “He gives strength to the weary…even youths grow tired and weary…but those who hope in the LORD will RENEW their strength. They will soar like eagles…run…walk and not faint” (Is. 40:29-31). God is infinite in all His qualities including His ability to strengthen and help us in our needs.

Studies in the attributes of God are very helpful for those who by faith in Jesus Christ are God’s children. They are practical. They remind us about all the wonderful aspects of our heavenly Father’s character. And they remind us to bring our problems, our fears, our pain, our difficulties to Him. He loves to hear the prayers of His children. So let’s rejoice in the infinite ability of our God to help us.

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