And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man saying, we will eat our own bread, and wear our own apparel: only let us be called by thy name , to take away our reproach. Isaiah 4 verse 1.
A true marriage of convenience. This is a prophesy from ancient times, and it fits so well in today’s modern society.
It is good to be strong and not to be dependent on people. Our dependence should be on God, not on a man or anyone, but God is our resource.
He provides people to help us in our time of need. He prepares a path for us to walk where we encounter many folks to help us and to be there for us. We are never alone.
We can be self-sufficient, but we need to call upon the Lord for our needs.
Let us walk in the light of the Lord. Isaiah 2 verse 5.
Light illuminates. It reveals the direction to take. It can be a beacon in the middle of darkness as a guide to safety.
As we walk in the Lord’s light, we will see a clear path for our feet so they will not slip. We will not fall but if we do for any reason fall or even stumble maybe because our legs are tired and our mind need rest, the Lord will pick us up and hold our hand to give us strength so we can keep moving forward.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1Peter 1 verse 3
Hope means expectation, desire, something to look forward to; hope never dies. Christ is our hope. Mercy means compassion, forgiveness, kindness. God has granted these favours on us – He sent His son to die for us. He raised His son from the dead so that we can live forever. (Vicissitudes of Life 2007)