Knowing Christ

A bruised reed He will not break, and smoking flax He will not quench; He will bring forth justice for truth. He will not fail nor be discouraged, Till He has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands shall wait for His law. (Isaiah 42:3)

• A bruised reed He will not break. To the discouraged, Christ will deal tenderly. He will comfort them, encourage them, and build them up.


• And smoking flax He will not quench. With the weak, Christ will approach them gently. He will make them strong, brave, and glorious.


• He will bring forth justice for truth. He will not fail nor be discouraged. Christ is gentle, but not weak. He will bring forth justice for truth. It will happen; failure or discouragement will not stop Him. Christ has all power and authority! He is well able to do the task of redemption because He is free from all the weaknesses and failures of His people.


• Till He has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands shall wait for His law. The work of Christ will extend to the whole earth, and to all the peoples; even those in the distant coastlands shall serve Him.


• What a comfort and encouragement to know that Christ is gentle and tender toward us! What a joy and peace to know that Christ is powerful and victorious, triumphs over Satan’s stronghold! March on Christians to our Promise Land.

Turn To The LORD

There are many who say, "Who will show us any good?" LORD, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us. (Psalm 4:6)

• We often develop a pessimistic outlook in our world today.
   
• The front page of the newspapers and the top stories on the Internet or television are often filled with crime, accidents, politics, the economy, and prominent people behaving badly.
   
• Our conversations at work and home often dwell on difficulties and problems.
   
• Often we get discouraged and despair in the thought that nothing will ever change, and that what we do doesn't matter anymore.
   
• We said, “Who will show us any good? Where can we turn for better news?”
   
• Psalm 4 told us that David was different.
   
• In the midst of his troubles, David turned to the Lord.
   
• Instead of hoping for temporary good from altered circumstances, he found unceasing encouragement in God.
   
• David prayed to God, “Lord, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us” (Psalm 4:6).
   
• The result was a gladness of heart that surpassed any earthly prosperity or success.
   
• Throughout David’s life, before and after he became king of Israel, he was never without opposition.
   
• But at the end of the day, he could always say, “I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.” (Psalm 4:8).
   
• The conviction and faith that “God cares for us” is always a good way to begin and end our day.
   
• Let us confide in God, knowing that He will always keep us safe and prosper us.
   
• God is always our dwelling place in our life’s storms.