Isaiah 40:9-11 English Standard Version (ESV)
The Greatness of God
9 Go on up to a high mountain,
O Zion, herald of good news;
lift up your voice with strength,
O Jerusalem, herald of good news;
lift it up, fear not;
say to the cities of Judah,
“Behold your God!”
10 Behold, the Lord God comes with might,
and his arm rules for him;
behold, his reward is with him,
and his recompense before him.
11 He will tend his flock like a shepherd;
he will gather the lambs in his arms;
he will carry them in his bosom,
and gently lead those that are with young.
DEVOTIONAL
SOAP: Isaiah 40:10-11
The prophet Isaiah describes Christ as a tender Shepherd who carries his own close to His bosom. He envelops his flock in His love and gently carries us to safe pasture. Our Savior sacrificially laid down His life to ensure our safety. One glorious day very soon, He will be returning with a strong hand to defeat the foe once and for all. He will gather up His flock and reward His faithful followers.
We have nothing to fear today because the Shepherd holds us close to His heart. He surrounds us with His care, and He will lead us each step of the journey until we are safely home.
Father, when we are fearful and uncertain of what lies ahead, help us to remember that you are tenderly carrying us in Your loving arms, and You know the way. Amen.