Isaiah 42:2-4 We Are Not Alone

“He will not shout or cry out, or raise his voice in the streets. A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice; he will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth. In his law the islands will put their hope” (Isaiah 42:2-4).

Have you ever felt like an island, alone in your pain or distress? The Lord is right here with us during times when we feel completely alone. He holds us close to his heart if we ask him to come into our lives.

As Isaiah prophesied, Jesus did not come shouting truth in the streets. He did not come yelling condemnations or beat us down for our sins. Instead, he came in love; quietly showing us himself. He came with healing and forgiveness.

Our Lord is gentle. He does not come marching into our lives like a bulldozer, or plow down the door of our hearts demanding we let him in. Instead, he gently knocks, and asks. Rev. 3:20 states, “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.” The result is fellowship and communion with the living God.

Some of us have experienced violence. It can come in the form of physical assaults or verbal attacks. Sometimes it comes through verbal or physical threats. Any threat to our person is frightening. The more frequent and intense the violence, the more harm it can cause. Sadly, our view of the world, ourselves, and God changes when we experience violence and trauma. It is sometimes difficult to see our Heavenly Father as loving when we have been hurt by others; especially when the abuser was a parent, caretaker or someone we knew.

I encourage you to challenge any destructive beliefs you have about God because of harm done to you. No matter how much pain you are experiencing, or how difficult life is for you, our God will not break you. He does not come to snuff you out or hurt you. Instead, he opens his arms up to you, willing and ready to forgive you, love you, hold you, and restore you.

If you are alone like an island far out in the sea, you are still not alone. The Lord is right here with you, holding you in his strong, saving love.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank you for being kind and loving. Thank you for gently knocking on the door of my heart. I open the door and ask you to come in. Please heal me Lord. Please forgive me for those things I have done to wrong you, others, and myself. Lord, I am weak and hurting, please fill me with your strength. I know that even though I feel alone, you are with me. Thank you for holding me close and helping me. I love you Lord. Amen