Isaiah 41

I have always gotten quite a bit out of the book of Isaiah, here and there. I was re-watching something from Women of Faith yesterday and Marilyn Meberg referenced Isaiah 41:9. Soemthing about the verse struck me, but I really wanted to see the verse in context. Seeing it in context spoke to me even more. It really can provide a source of inspiration and hope. So, here it is...

Isaiah 41: 9-14 (NKJV)
You whom I have taken from the ends of the earth,
And called from its farthest regions,
And said to you, ‘You are My servant, I have chosen you and have not cast you away: Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’
“Behold, all those who were incensed against you
Shall be ashamed and disgraced;
They shall be as nothing,
And those who strive with you shall perish.
You shall seek them and not find them— Those who contended with you.
Those who war against you Shall be as nothing, As a nonexistent thing.
For I, the LORD your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’
“Fear not, you worm Jacob,
You men of Israel!
I will help you,” says the LORD
And your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.

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Peace be with you, my friends and readers!