Exodus 15:2a “The LORD is my strength and my defense; He has become my salvation….”
Commentary on this verse pointed out an incredibly important distinction about the wording here. It does not say “The LORD gave me strength.” It says, “The LORD is my strength.” If the LORD only GAVE me strength, I would still have to use it, employ it. If He IS my strength, He’s got me covered. He does the work. It is a gift to me. Thank You, Jesus.
Gen 15:1 After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”
The wording of Exodus 15:2 reminds me of Genesis 15:1, which I love. Again, there is the very distinctive wording: He IS my shield. He IS my reward. It’s not something He GIVES me. It’s something He IS for me. No matter what happens. No matter how situations turn out, I can cling to the fact the HE is my strength, HE is my shield, HE is my reward. And because of that fact, NO MATTER WHAT, I will be ok, and so will those I love because He gives them the same promise. Actually, we will be so much better than ok, no matter what our feelings tell us, because we are His. Thank You, Jesus.
Exodus 15:2b “…He is my God, and I will praise Him….”
Lord, Thank You for this day, for this scripture, for Your promises. Thank You, especially when life is overwhelming and frightening, that You are our strength, our shield, our very great reward. Help us to cling to and celebrate that fact, no matter the path we are walking. Draw us closer. Amen.
Exodus 15:13 In Your unfailing love You will lead the people You have redeemed. In Your strength You will guide them to Your holy dwelling.
Have a blessed day.
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