…2. The Lord is searching for a people that He may powerfully strengthen through every circumstance, trial and difficulty.
Our text says “that He may strongly support those…”
The Lord is daily searching those who need His strength, grace and power demonstrated on their behalf.
He sees every hurt, every trial, hardship and circumstance that we face and He desires to strengthen weary hearts and weakened faith.
Through our situations the Lord wants to show His mighty power and faithfulness.
He searches for hearts that cry out to Him and acknowledge their need of Him.
Throughout the Scriptures we find those that God powerfully strengthened and helped.
MOSES — when Moses was afraid to go to Egypt and face Pharoah, the Lord promised “I will be with you”. The Lord demonstrated His might and faithfulness to Moses and Israel. He ultimately delivered them out of Egypt by the parting of the Sea.
SHADRACH,MESHAC AND ABEDNEGO — three Hebrews that refused to bow down to the golden idol of Nebuchednezzar. They remained true to worship the One True God and as a result were thrown into the furnace of fire. They refused to compromise in the face of death. The Lord intervened by being present with them in the fire and delivered them out alive and unburned.
DANIEL — another that refused to compromise the law of Almighty God for the law of a human king. He would pray to and worship God alone. As a result, he was cast into a den of lions. The Lord sent His angel to shut the mouths of the lions and kept Daniel from harm.
PETER — Acts 12 records where Peter was imprisoned for preaching about Jesus. As Peter sat in a prison sleeping at night under heavy guard—an angel of the Lord came and released him and set him free to continue preaching.
These are examples given to us to increase our faith in the faithfulness and power of God.
Whatever situation we may face—the Lord desires to “strongly support” us.
He will come and minister to our faith and will strengthen us with His grace to keep believing and keep holding on to Him.
This is the Lord who says to us in Hebrews 13:5 “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you”.
His promise is true in Isaiah 41:10 “ So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand”.
His Presence will be with you through all things. When we are weak and weary—not only does He promise to be with us—He will uphold us with His mighty hand.
He will be our Strength. He will support you and show Himself faithful. …
