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I WILL HELP YOU

Text: Isaiah 41
18 February 2018

THE PROMISE OF HELP

How wonderfully uplifting it is to know that God will help us in in all the different circumstances of our life!

Fear not, for I am with you;

Be not dismayed for I am Your God.

I will strengthen you;

Yes, I will help you,

I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.     Isaiah 41:10

For I, the LORD your God, will hold your right hand,

Saying to you, “Fear not, I will help you.     Isaiah 41:13

Fear not, you worm Jacob, you men of Israel!

I will help you, says the LORD and your Redeemer,

The Holy One of Israel.     Isaiah 41:14

 

  1. Three times the promise of help was uttered – Isaiah 41:10, 13 and 14

a) For emphasis

b) To express certainty

c) To encourage trust in the Lord!

  1. The expressions of help

a) Presence of God

b) Strength

c) Upholding

d) Holding the right hand

  1. Different titles of God

a) The LORD God

b) The Redeemer

c) The Holy One of Israel

APPROPRIATE RESPONSE

Let us consider the following appropriate responses!

  1. Fear not

Never yield to fear!

  1. Do not be dismayed

Never give in to feelings of dismay too!

  1. Believe in the Lord and His precious promises

a) That He would indeed keep us

b) That He would fulfil all that that He has promised

Let us grow deeper in our knowledge and faith in the Lord our God!