I find in the Scriptures touching reminders of my position in this world. Promises like these give me hope: I who set the heavens in place, who laid the foundations of the earth…covered you with the shadow of my hand.

God is speaking to his people, pointing to joyful days ahead. He tells them not to fear mortal enemies who dry up like grass, but remember their Maker, who stretches out the heavens and who lays the foundations of the earth.

It’s an astounding proposition. The Creator of all we see—tiny creatures swimming under microscopes and galaxies dancing through telescopes—actually pays attention to you and me. Both fabulous and unnerving, the Bible assures us this is true.

My problems, while still challenging and worthy of attention, look different when I evaluate them from under the shadow of our good Lord’s hand.

Isaiah 51 in Through the Bible in 2024

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