But now, O LORD, You are our Father; we are the clay, and You the potter; we are all the work of Your hand. Isaiah. 64:8
Through many turns of events, the offspring of Abraham came to be residents of Egypt and then slaves. God’s covenant people were in bondage so they cried out! God heard their prayer and sent Moses to lead this people, who knew nothing of governing themselves or following anything but the absolute power of a pharaoh, out of their misery and into a life of complete peace and prosperity……Except, discontent and disobedience, kept getting in the way.
Israel went from becoming the most powerful and influential nation on earth to scattered bands of refugees and immigrants. God sent prophets to remind these hard headed people of who they are and who He is, but years and years go by and it seems all hope is gone for this nation to come together again and bless all of mankind.
Isaiah prays a prayer of praise and petition. He praises God for who He is, and the nation He created, but expresses His desire that Heaven tear open and end all of the suffering. In reality, Isaiah knows this will not be the case. There will come a savior, a Prince of Peace, but He will come in God’s time. Until then, Isaiah leads a humble remembrance that we are made by God’s will. All we are and all we have is the work of His hand. He will not destroy what He poured the very best of all creation into.
When you feel there is no hope, focus on the warm, tender hands that formed every miraculous molecule of your being. You are fearfully and wonderfully made to be vessel that can both receive and disperse the fulness of God’s love and power.
Have a Great Day,
Gretchen