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Daily Devotionals
Day by Day Devotional - Year 3 of 5
Isaiah 41:1-16
God has not only made Himself known in His creation. He has also shown His concern for mankind. To the nations, He has revealed Himself in righteousness and judgment (vv. 1-4). To Israel, He has displayed His character in grace. Are they not the descendants of Jacob His servant and of Abraham His friend? "They are beloved for the fathers’ sakes. For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance" (Romans 11:28-29; Psalms 105:6-10).
The weakness of this poor people – worms (v. 14) – is no obstacle to His blessing. On the contrary, it is the very condition necessary for their enjoyment of His glorious promises (from v. 10 especially), promises which are equally appropriate for our encouragement as well: "Fear thou not: for . . . I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee . . .".
The end of the chapter continues to establish what God is in contrast to idols. These are challenged. Have they the slightest knowledge of things that are past or of those "that are to come" (vv. 22, 23)? Then let them prove it! The Creator, the God who is concerned about mankind, is also the God of all knowledge.
