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God promised that he would take care of Israel. The nation would need not fear.  God was coming to their rescue. He would not allow them to be desolate and helpless like a poor widow. Isaiah wrote,

For your Maker is your husband, the Lord of hosts is his name; and the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer, the God of the whole earth he is called.

-Isaiah 54:5

This passage is rich with descriptions of God. He is the Maker of heaven and earth. He is the Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel. He is the Lord Almighty or the Lord of hosts—the Lord of armies who goes before Israel to fight the battles. And he is called Elohim Kol Eres—the God of the whole earth.

This name describes God’s sovereignty. Every segment of the planet is under his divine authority. This name describes God’s power. He is Elohim, the powerful Creator. This name describes his omnipresence. He is everywhere at the same time in his whole being. We cannot escape his power, presence, or protection. David says it like this:

Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence?  If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me.

-Psalm 139:7-10

Father,

Your power surrounds me. You are always present with me. Wherever I go, you are there to protect me. My confidence is in you, the God of the whole earth. I trust you to guide me and hold me fast.

I pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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