Isaiah 44:6-8 (NRSV)
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Verse 6Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel, and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts: I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no god. Verse 7Who is like me? Let them proclaim it, let them declare and set it forth before me. Who has announced from of old the things to come? Let them tell us what is yet to be. Verse 8Do not fear, or be afraid; have I not told you from of old and declared it? You are my witnesses! Is there any god besides me? There is no other rock; I know not one.
Devotion
“I am the first, and I am the last; besides me there is no god.” These words offend many, for we live in a relativistic world where truth is not a priority. But when we talk about God, truth matters. God wants to be known. We don’t decide who God is. That’s why God spoke through the prophets of old and took on flesh and blood to dwell among us in God’s Son, Jesus Christ.
There’s no comfort for us if we get to choose who God is, but there’s enormous comfort for all who look to Jesus and confess, “Jesus is Lord.” When our hearts are restless, God gathers us again around God’s voice and we find peace, because Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life of every living being. Today, be still before God and let God’s unchanging Word quiet your heart.
Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, give us the courage to confess your name in a world where truth is often up for grabs. Thank you for showing us that you are the Way, the Truth, and the Life for all people. Amen.
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