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From: "James MacDonald" <webmaster@walkintheword.com>

Sender: "James MacDonald" <webmaster=walkintheword.com@mcsv132.net>

Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:33:43 -0400

To: <karen_kemi@yahoo.com>

ReplyTo: "James MacDonald" <webmaster@walkintheword.com>

Subject: Which God Do You Know?

Which God Do You Know? "Behold, the Lord God comes with might, and his arm rules for him; behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young." - Isaiah 40:10-11 The prophet Isaiah describes God's character with what sounds like a contradiction. Read Isaiah 40:10-11 above. Most people know either the God of verse 10 OR the God of verse 11. Which side of God's nature are you most familiar with? Both are true. Both are powerful. First description: Verse 10. Do you know the God who rolls up His sleeve, bears His powerful arm, slams it on the table and says, "C'mon people - get it together. Live right." Isaiah says, "Behold, the Lord God comes with might, and his arm rules for him; behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him." Have you experienced that strong arm of God? Good! But if that's all you know, then be gripped by His other arm described in verse 11. Second description: Verse 11. God is a shepherd, scooping up His lambs and carrying them close to Him. "He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young." In other words, God provides special treatment for special needs. At certain times your shepherd would say, "This one is hurting. Careful of his wound. We're going to have to carry her for a while." This tender arm of God reminds us of His unique and personal care for us. God has two arms. . . One arm is mighty and powerful, demanding holiness and righteousness; One arm tenderly cares for the weak and wounded. Almighty and tender. . . one awesome God. WALKINTHEWORD.COM WEEKLY WALK ARCHIVES

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