You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. your own Pins on Pinterest On the other hand he had a strong knee. That these verses also had a direct application to the Jews of Isaiah's day is certain; for they apply to every age of God's people. and would there not be found many of us who would be ready to labour more indefatigably. My heart followeth hard after thee, my spirit crieth after thee; Lord, help me! Today, Im sharing a Bible verse about anxiety and stress. I believe every Christian should take those words to heart. ( Isaiah 35:3-4 NIV) "Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; {4} say to those with fearful hearts, "Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you."". Though blossoms are not fruit, and often miscarry and come to nothing, yet they are in order to fruit. We may be quite sure that THEY ARE VERY IMPORTANT IN GETTING TO HEAVEN. Christian, up! help me to climb this way, for back I cannot go." 1 Peter 1:13-21: Disappointed or discouraged today? See why more than 377,000 Christians have joined with usand how you can, too! He did not see in his spirit what Elisha knew in his heart. When sin is put away and when the kingdom comes and the righteous King reigns. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. The situation worked out fine (far better than I expected), but I let the stress and worry control me. IV. You became a child of God when you placed your faith in Christ. Here again we see the importance of the hands and the knees. It is a feeling you may get when the difficulties of life appear overwhelming, and fear begins to arise in your heart. Worry doesnt help any situation. Give your light plenty of air, and it will burn all the brighter; and others seeing your light will be able to rejoice in it. John Bunyan represents Christian as coming to the foot of the hill Difficulty, and he says, "I looked then after Christian, to see him go up the hill, where I perceived he fell from running to going, and from going to clambering upon his hands and knees, because of the steepness of the place." Do not be afraid. I realize troubles will arise at times and some things may appear hopeless but do not allow unhealthy fears to rule your heart. Many there must be, and the many must be strong, else the work cannot be done. "I taught Ephraim also to go, taking them by their arms," says God, by the prophet Hosea. Do not take your eyes off of faithfulness . The promise Jesus spoke to his disciples is to you as well: So that in Christ you may have peace. Do you believe his promises? A more frequent cause, however, of weak hands and feeble knees, is starvation, absolute starvation. In this battle of life, let the unwounded warriors bear their injured comrades to the rear, bathe their wounds, and cover them from the storm of war. If these are feeble, the whole frame is feeble. Informed, but not afraid. You have no need to fear; no need to be afraid or discouraged. But we want to have warmer hearts, and more active lives, or else, surely, the church must die of sloth. For the earth will be restored to its Edenic glory. Father, I come before You in the Name of Jesus, and I choose life today! I need help, Lord. Romans 12:2: Did you know youre called to do great things? You have not taken God at his naked word, and trusted to him as he deserved. Whatever was excellent an desirable in the Mosaic economy is translated into the evangelical institutes. . John 13: This message teaches us why its important to love and serve others, what the significance of a renewed spirit is, and how to follow Jesus example. Sure, we may stumble at times, none of us are perfect, but as we choose to seek the Lord with all our hearts, as we pray and persevere in faith, we will see victory and have no need to fear. You see a world that is suffering as a result of man's rebellion and sin. Most of all, I am going to change you." What kind of fears have formed in the heart of your friend? In fact, a great many are just plain scared of it. Scripture References: Deuteronomy 30:19; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Psalm 118:6; Romans 10:17; Job 1:10; Isaiah 32:17-18; Psalms 34:7, 91:11. And the ears of the deaf will be unstopped. The whole church is alike at this present moment; it is all weak. Only then, the words I have overcome the world and I will never leave you comfortless and I am with you always, do not fear or be afraid became real. Behold, your God will come with vengeance. The impossible is possible with God on your side (spoiler alert: Hes always on your side!). They hold final perseverance, but they persevere in keeping quiet about it. II. No longer are we bound to a finite understanding of life, dependent on our senses and intellect. I need Your help." Don't be afraid!" Behold your God will come with vengeance, God's retribution. To walk by faith is to fear God more than man; to obey the Bible even when it conflicts with man's commands; to choose righteousness over sin, no matter what the cost; to trust God in every circumstance; and to believe God rewards those who seek Him, regardless of who says otherwise ( Hebrews 11:6 ). and do the other!" Need help? He calls us to repentance, and he calls us to rely on him to solve the problems that are greater than we can handle alone. Perhaps you are compelled to feel that you have made no advance, or even have gone backward. This message empowers us to focus on Jesus and trust him to get us through any storm. I could remember when I had a fever and those hands felt so cool on my forehead. If Calvin with clear and eagle eye could read the doctrines of the gospel amid the mists of error, why should not we? What a lazy corporation the church of Christ is! Thank You, Father, for the hedge of protection that You bring in response to my faith. It comes from this fact, that through the church of Christ the weak hand and the feeble knee have become the general rule. Exercise your common sense and good judgment because God gave us all the ability to reason. If they would put the whip in the manger and feed God's people, then they would be able run the heavenly race. As always, if you need a partner to agree with you in prayer, please call our prayer ministers at 1-817-852-6000 or submit a prayer request . Can you, like David, say: My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. My mom's gone. 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Far be it from the man of courageous disposition, of stern resolve, and of unbending purpose, to be hard towards those who are timid and despairing. Everyday life and especially the pandemic has left all of us with worry, anxiety, and uncertainty. No software to install. Know his love and hold on to the promises of God that are yours, in Christ. Those who are alive at the end of the Tribulation will be a small remnant of believers and some unbelievers. Calm my thoughts and emotions and open my heart to your peace, comfort, and wisdom. Behold, your God will come with vengeance. "Ay," says the monarch, "it was a great thing for him to ask, but it is only a little thing for Alexander to give. Oh, man, if thou wouldst grow in grace, if thou wouldst comprehend with all saints what are the heights and depths, and know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge, look well to thy knees that they be strong, look well to thy hands that they hang not down. Download this free devotional: Hope in the Storm - 30-Day Fear and Anxiety Prayer Guide for guidance in prayer to live by faith instead of fear! 1 Kings 18:7 Isaiah 35:4 Isaiah 35:3 Isaiah 35 Isaiah 35:5 Say to those with anxious heart, "Take courage, fear not. Feed upon the unadulterated milk of the Word of God, and pray that he would bring you up from babes into young men, and from young men into perfect men in Christ Jesus. Yes, there is of a spiritual kind. It is our duty also to strengthen ourselves, to lift up the hands which hang down (Hebrews 12:12), improving the strength God has given us, and exerting it. what work there is to do in this poor world of ours. We can turn to Scripture to be reminded of God's love and promises of protection and peace in our lives. Only Christ can give you true meaning and purpose. They think there is such a thing as effectual calling, but they do not think they are called effectually to preach it. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Opt out at any time. 10 But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness. She shares practical ideas for daily Christian living. Where are the labourers who shall afterwards reap the whitening fields? God is able to do what he promised. Many of our Calvinistic preachers do not feed God's people. Be gentle with those that are desponding. Note, again, that we may readily see what the prophet means by hands and knees, if we observe that a Christian, although his hopes are in heaven, stands upon the earth. The glorious Kingdom Age when the trials and the hardships and the afflictions and all of this present existence are over. But weak hands and feeble knees, I know, in this age, are the reasons why so few Christians attain to any eminence in the ways and works of God. No. New International Version For we live by faith, not by sight. Ephesians 2:11-13: Did you know that hope keeps us going and changes lives? With divine retribution He will come to save you." 5 Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. Matthew 8:5-13: Got faith? This message explores why God is worthy of our worship, what worship is, and the many ways we can use it to grow closer to God. Jesus is alive. Joshua 1:6,7 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. Or what Jesus promised about being with us: And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age (Matthew 28:20). As you are but weak, you shall have lighter duties. For less than $5/mo. Matthew 14:22-33: Are you distracted, alone, or afraid? And in the Kingdom Age, these things will not be. He has a plan for your life. They look at it, but so long as they do not taste it and feed on it they know nothing of it. Not weak and feeble knees; they cannot do it. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ. The Lord your shepherd is always with you. The Lord gave me this chapter in a time of great need, personal need, in my own life.