God of Comfort - Isa. 40 : 1 - 31 - Luke C.

That repentance is the way to clear the obstacles in one’s heart be prepared to receive the glory of Jesus.

 

God spoked and promised this hope that we know now is pointing to Jesus, the fulfilment of the gospel. God’s word is not like grass or flower that withers or fades.  That God’s word will stand forever.  This so we can be secure in God’s word, secure in God’s promises.  This is a comforting hope because it is a secured hope.

 

Knowing we are no longer in exile away from God, no longer enemies of God, that a level path has been made through Jesus to God.  God provides comfort by speaking hope through the gospel.

 

God who is active in bringing about his promises through history.  Nothing can come close in comparison to God’s greatness.

 

God being great in these ways above the heaven and the earth provides comfort.  Because the greatness of God is what assures the Israelites and assures us of our hope and the surety of his words.

 

That God does not faint or grow weary; in another word God is the source of power and strength.  Because he is the source of power and strength God can give power and strength to those that wait upon him. God will renew their strength for those that wait for the Lord.

 

God’s promise is greater than our feelings... This is a comfort to know our hope will renew our strength to last through hardships. This is how God provides comfort by giving strength to those who wait upon him.

 

Uncertainty is certainly giving us opportunities to grow our faith in God.