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True believers long for God. We need him! In today’s passage, Isaiah desires three things.

Isaiah 33:2

O Lord, be gracious to us; we wait for you. Be our arm every morning, our salvation in the time of trouble.

We desire God’s grace. Like a person who looks at their face in a lighted magnifying mirror, the closer we get to God we see more of our blemishes. Growing believers understand the great need for God’s grace. We desire, in the words of the old hymn, “grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt.”

We desire God’s strength. We know the journey has many obstacles along the way. Circumstances slow us down and wear us out. Some people help carry our load; others add to it. The growing believer understands their weaknesses and limitations. They long for God’s “arm”—God’s strength every morning.

We desire God’s deliverance. Trouble hits us from all directions. Stress weighs down our hearts. Sickness, job loss, separation, divorce…no one is immune from living in a sin-ridden world. But right there in the midst of our distress, God comes and delivers us. The situation doesn’t always go away, but his peace passes all human understanding.

Talking Points

• Tell God how much you need his grace.
• Tell God that you are dependent on his strength today.
• Ask God to give you peace in the midst of your circumstances.

Father, we long for you. We are incapable of making this journey on our own. We long for your grace, strength, and salvation. Thank you for hearing and answering our prayer. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

 

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