A Daily Devotion for Monday, November 28

Isaiah 40:25-31

“To whom will you compare me?

Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One.

Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens:

Who created all these?

He who brings out the starry host one by one

and calls forth each of them by name.

Because of his great power and mighty strength,

not one of them is missing.

Why do you complain, Jacob?

Why do you say, Israel,

“My way is hidden from the LORD;

my cause is disregarded by my God”?

Do you not know?

Have you not heard?

The LORD is the everlasting God,

the Creator of the ends of the earth.

He will not grow tired or weary,

and his understanding no one can fathom.

He gives strength to the weary

and increases the power of the weak.

Even youths grow tired and weary,

and young men stumble and fall;

but those who hope in the LORD

will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles;

they will run and not grow weary,

they will walk and not be faint.

The image of a sapling tethered to a sturdy support is a helpful one. There is room to grow, but growing in the right direction is clearly encouraged. There is support for that dangerous unexpected storm that could knock us over.

Sapling in the wind

Remembering its Father

Feeling His presence.

Holy Lord, you are always here for me. I never have to check in ahead or make an appointment. Whenever I feel shaken or unsure of how to handle myself or my feelings, I can come to you. This saves me from many winds in this life, and I am truly thankful. I love you, Lord. Amen

Becky, transforming