This day with God, we are of good cheer because of faith that removes fear. The enemy continues with whispers of fear in the ear but disappears as we step ahead along the Way following Jesus as we continue the journey through Isaiah 54.

God’s servant as prophesized in the previous passage is Jesus. The prophet speaks of Israel straying from God like wandering sheep as everyone goes astray and turns to their own way, but the Lord would lay on the servant the iniquity of all (Isaiah 53:6).

Nations and world leaders would say that God’s servant does not “look the part” because of not being a conquering soldier but instead, a servant crucified on a cross. They did not need military hardware to survive. Instead, they could depend on the armor of God for there is peace and safety because of their trust in the Lord.

Many times, we tend to overlook what’s extraordinary. God choose to save the world through a humble servant who we know as Jesus born in a stable, from a small town who worked as a carpenter, never wrote a book, or never held a public office.

When we need courage in our daily life, let us have faith that righteousness and truth will protect. This is only our temporary home so let us encourage one another along the journey to victory as we step ahead to our permanent home in heaven.

This day with You God, as we face battles against an enemy that is constantly at war with our soul, fortify us with truth and righteousness to hold on. Your servant leads us on to victory. Help us to courageously win our battles one by one as we step ahead towards eternal freedom. In Jesus’ name. Amen.