The Promise (6)

“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10  NASB Uphold– We are back to intensive interpretation.  “Surely,” (ʾap) is a word of force.  We saw it in the first…

Action or Actor?

“Behold, My Servant, whom I uphold; My chosen one in whom My soul delights. I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the nations.” Isaiah 42:1 NASB Uphold – YHVH speaks about His servant. “Look at him,” He says. “He is the one I uphold.” Pay attention. YHVH is the…

Recovery Plan

The steps of a man are ordered from YHWH, and He will delight in his way.  Though he falls, he will not be cast down, for YHWH upholds his hand. Psalm 37:23-24 Falls – Are you a person who delights in the Lord?  Do you seek Him and serve Him?  Are the steps of your…