This morning, I opened my Bible to Isaiah 44, Psalm 107, and Acts 6. Three different books, three different time periods, yet one continuous message; God’s faithfulness, His power over history, and the call to trust Him alone. And as I read, I saw my own story woven into the pages. 

Isaiah 44 begins with a reminder: God delivers His chosen from bondage. He leads them through the wilderness, brings them through trials, and redeems them from their sin. This is more than Israel. This is about all who are saved. God has delivered me. Through addiction, self-reliance, misplaced priorities, He has brought me through my own wilderness. And just as He did for Israel, He remains faithful even when I am not.

Then comes Isaiah’s powerful rebuke of idolatry. A man cuts down a tree. Part of it he burns to cook his food and warm himself. The other part? He carves into an idol and bows before it, calling it his god (Isaiah 44:16-17). The foolishness is clear: If something can turn to ashes, how can it save? And yet, how often do we do the same? Not with carved wood, but with success, wealth, recognition, or even busyness. We create idols out of what should serve us.

And then it struck me, wood itself played a role in the greatest act of God’s love. That same material, which Isaiah mocks as powerless, became the instrument of redemption when Christ was nailed to a wooden cross. The cross, once a symbol of death, became the only true source of life through Jesus’ sacrifice. Isaiah didn’t yet see Christ’s crucifixion, but he saw the truth: Idols are powerless, but the living God reigns.

The chapter shifts. God calls Cyrus by name, over 150 years before his birth. A Persian king, not part of Israel, yet chosen by God to bring His people back home. This is sovereignty beyond comprehension. The most powerful rulers in history serve God’s purposes, whether they know it or not. If God can name Cyrus before his first breath and use him to restore Israel, then surely, He can handle the details of my life. Nothing is outside His control.

Psalm 107 and Acts 6 confirm this truth. Psalm 107 calls the redeemed to remember and to give thanks for how God has saved them. Acts 6 shows the early church, growing, multiplying, fulfilling God’s plan despite opposition and Stephen’s martyrdom. God’s faithfulness continues.

This is why I lift my voice and sing. Why I choose trust over fear. God’s plan is perfect. His timing is sovereign. He delivers, He redeems, and He alone is worthy of my focus.

Themes from Today’s Reading:

1. 1. God’s Unchanging Faithfulness – Isaiah 44 recounts how God has always been the deliverer of His people. Psalm 107 echoes this, calling the redeemed to remember His works.
   2. The Vanity of Idolatry – The foolishness of worshiping created things rather than the Creator is exposed, something that remains relevant in today’s distractions.
   3. God’s Sovereignty Over Nations – The naming of Cyrus before his birth is a striking example of how God ordains leaders, even outside Israel, for His purposes.
   4. The Call to Rejoice – Recognizing God’s hand at work, both in history and in personal life, is cause for lifting up praise.

Would love to hear how God has revealed His faithfulness in your life. Drop a comment or send me a message, I’d love to celebrate His work with you.

Luke Freygrew up in a Lutheran church and believed in the Holy Trinity from his early years. His relationship with Christ began while recuperating from a life-changing illness later in life. After a 40-year absence, Luke has moved to his childhood community, and his mission is spreading God’s great word by living a life of Avodah and helping others come to know God’s peace during their time on earth. He is blessed with two beautiful daughters and loving family, friends, and colleagues.

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