God's Glory Church

“I will be the same until your old age.” — Isaiah 46:4

After the botched operation, the doctor told Joanie that she would have to undergo another operation in five weeks. Time passed, and the excitement only increased. Joana and her husband were already elderly people, and their family lived far away. They had to drive by car to an unfamiliar city and navigate the complex hospital system; besides, a new specialist had to work with them.

Despite the difficult circumstances, God took care of them. During the trip, their navigator broke, but they arrived on time because they still had a paper map. God gave them wisdom. At the hospital, a Christian pastor prayed with them and offered his help. God provided support. And later, Joana received good news: the operation was successful.

Although we do not always experience healing or salvation, God is faithful and always with the vulnerable and disadvantaged, young or infirm. Many centuries earlier, when the Babylonian captivity weakened the Israelites, the prophet Isaiah reminded them that God supported them from birth and will continue to care for them: “I will be the same until your old age, and I will carry you until your gray hair” (Is. 46:4).

God will not leave us, especially when we need Him most. The Lord is concerned about our needs and reminds us that He is with us every moment. He is the God of our life.

How has God strengthened you in times of weakness? How does He want to support others through you?

Dear God, You are trustworthy and good. Help me to rely on You in times of uncertainty.

By Jennifer Benson Schuldt