ODB: Dealing with Delay
April 15, 2011
When we put our problems in God’s hands, He puts His peace in our hearts.
READ: Isaiah 26:1-9
You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You. —Isaiah 26:3
In April 2010, clouds of ash spewed by a volcano in Iceland closed airports across the UK and Europe for 5 days. Nearly 100,000 flights were canceled and millions of passengers around the world found themselves in an enormous holding pattern on the ground. People missed important events, businesses lost money, and no one knew when it would end.
When our plans fall apart and there is no remedy, how do we deal with frustration and delay? Isaiah 26:3-4 is an anchor for our souls in every storm of life: “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever, for in [Jehovah], the Lord, is everlasting strength.” Whether we’re facing annoying inconvenience or heartbreaking loss, this rock-solid promise is worth memorizing and repeating every night when we close our eyes to sleep.
Today, when plans are shattered, do our minds dwell on the circumstances or on the Lord? During frustrating delay, can we still trust the loving heart of God? In the hymn “Like a River Glorious,” Frances Havergal so beautifully expressed what we long for.
— David C. McCasland
Source: Our Daily Bread
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Isaiah 26:3 used to be my memory verse from Sunday School. I remember this verse was given in line with my exam in Sec. Sch. which acted as a promise to claim during our stressful moment. Vividly, this verse was also taught me to trust in the Lord besides it gave me the assurance that I needed during that period. Today, it acts as a reminder of the importance of trusting in God unfailing love and for the care he bestows. Of course, not forgetting the peace He has given through Jesus Christ. Amen.