This is a precious promise from Isaiah that we can claim over our lives and depend upon. Isaiah 51:15-16

I am the Lord your God,
    who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—
    the Lord of hosts is his name.
¹⁶ And I have put my words in your mouth
    and covered you in the shadow of my hand,
establishing the heavens
    and laying the foundations of the earth,
    and saying to Zion, ‘You are my people.’”

Promise: God promises to give me His words and protect me with the shadow of His hand.

Isaiah tells us that God is creator as He has established the heavens and laid the foundations of the earth. The waves, sky, sun, etc are all His. We are part of His creation established by Him. He has promised to cover and protect me with the shadow of His hand and give me the words I need when speaking about Him. I do not need to be afraid to tell others about Jesus as He will protect me because I belong to Him! Scripture often refers to the shadow of God’s wings as a place of safety. Psalm 91:1-2 “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. ² I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Anyplace guarded by God is safe for us!

What we can know from these verses: God is creator and knows His creation personally, God is Almighty and there is none greater than Him, God desires to use me for His work, God chose me to belong to Him.

Lenten Reflections: Am I actively praying for God’s protection and guidance in my life? Where has God given me opportunities to speak about Him?

I love to think of God’s protective hand over my life and His words guiding me as I speak about Him. It makes me feel loved and valued. Because Christ died on the cross and rose from the dead, I can trust that God is active in my life and will provide me with opportunities to speak out for Him. Thank you Jesus for your abiding faith and protection of me.

Linda

Related verses: Psalm 5:11-12, Psalm 121:1-2, Matthew 10:17-20, 2 Timothy 3:16-17.