"Comfort, Yes, Comfort My People" - Part Four

This is the fourth in a series of messages illustrating how Jehovah God is continually comforting all people both Jew and Gentile during this worldwide crisis. There will be one more message in this series and then we will start a series called "The Future Of Israel."

Isaiah 41:11-13 says, "Behold, all those who were incensed against you shall be ashamed and disgraced; they shall be as nothing, and those who strive with you shall perish. You shall seek them and not find them - those who contented with you. Those who war against you shall be as nothing, as a nonexistent thing. For I, The Lord your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, 'fear not, I will help you.'"

We will start this message concentrating on the Jewish people who have been persecuted all of their existence. Anti-Semitism started in Egypt and continued in Spain and Russia. The most severe form was the loss of 6 million Jews during the Holocaust in Germany. Anti-Semitism is still very much evident today. Last year in the United States Anti-Semitism was at its highest level in history. This can also be said of many countries in Europe. 

Our references in Isaiah 41 proclaim that the inhuman treatment of God's Covenant People is going to end! Verses 11 and 12 illustrate God saying that those who persecute His people "Shall Be As Nothing" and they will be "As A Nonexistent Thing." Be comforted, God's people, He says in Isaiah 41:13 "Fear Not, I Will Help You!"

This word of comfort is also for Born-Again Christians. Remember, Jew and Christian are "One In Christ." Reports indicate that Christians are being persecuted worldwide on a regular basis. Churches are being destroyed, Christians must meet in secret, some are imprisoned and some lose their lives standing up for their faith. We can even look at the current pandemic situation where Christians cannot attend church as a form of persecution.

Be comforted and encouraged, Born-Again Christians, Jehovah God has a battle plan for us. Please read Ephesians 6:10-18 which indicates how to, "Put On The Whole Armor Of God." God is still in control!

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You This Day And Every Day,

Frank