Isaiah 63:7–9
“I will tell of the kindnesses of the Lord, the deeds for which he is to be praised, according to all the Lord has done for us—yes, the many good things he has done for Israel, according to his compassion and many kindnesses. He said, ‘Surely they are my people, children who will be true to me’; and so he became their Savior. In all their distress he too was distressed, and the angel of his presence saved them. In his love and mercy he redeemed them; he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.” Isaiah 63:7–9 (NIV)
There are seasons of life when remembering God’s kindness feels easy—when prayers are answered quickly and joy comes naturally. And then there are seasons when simply getting through the day feels heavy. Isaiah 63 reminds me that in every season, God is still at work, still present, and still kind.
What speaks most deeply to me in this passage is the reminder that God is not removed from my pain. “In all their distress he too was distressed.” When I feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure of what comes next, this verse assures me that God sees it all. He doesn’t minimize it. He doesn’t rush me past it. He feels it with me.
There are moments when I try to be strong—when I believe I should have it all together, keep pushing forward, and carry the weight on my own. But this passage gently reminds me that I was never meant to do life alone. God doesn’t just redeem and save; He carries. When my strength runs out, His does not.
Looking back, I can see times when I didn’t think I would make it through—but I did. Not because I was strong enough, but because God was faithful. He lifted me when I couldn’t stand. He carried me when I couldn’t keep moving. And He is still doing the same today, even when I don’t always recognize it in the moment.
This passage invites me to slow down and remember—to acknowledge God’s kindness in my story and trust Him with the parts that still feel uncertain. Whatever I’m carrying today, God is asking me to place it in His hands. I don’t have to have all the answers. I just have to trust the One who carries me.
Questions for Reflection:
- Where in your life do you feel tired, overwhelmed, or in need of being carried right now?
- How has God shown His kindness to you in past seasons, even when life was difficult?
Prayer:
God, thank You for being close to me in every season—especially the hard ones. Help me remember Your faithfulness when I feel weak. Teach me to release what I’m carrying and trust that You are holding me, today and always. Amen.
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