FROM TODAY’S READING (1/31/2022)…
“The Lord of hosts is with us, that is, the Lord of the angelic armies of heaven. But He is also the God of Jacob. Now Jacob means “cheat” or “supplanter.” Yet God speaks of Himself as the God of Jacob. Put the two thoughts together and you learn that the God of the angelic hosts is also the God of the unworthy sinner. The One who is infinitely high is also intimately nigh. He is with us in every step of our way, our unfailing refuge in all the storms of life.”
Wm. MacDonald (1917-2007)
Bible Believer’s Commentary
Psalms 46:7 (NIV) The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Psalms 23:4 (NLT) Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.
Romans 8:38-39 (NLT) And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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