The Noontimes

Matthew 9:32-34: Seek Consolation – Speechless

Thursday, December 19, 2024

“We have never seen anything like this in Israel!” they exclaimed.

God says: I complete miracles among you each day. I cause the sun to rise, the tides to roll and the moon to bring light to the darkness. I cause your heart to beat, your lungs to rise and fall. You are so fully enveloped in your world that you often miss the many ways I call out to you, asking nothing more than your love and praise of me. When doubt creeps into your mind, as it always does, re-read the many stories of miracles I worked among you as Jesus the Christ. When anxiety takes over your heart, as it often does, remember the many miracles my Spirit continues to work among you. When you find yourself speechless in your daily walk in the world, only rest in and rely on me to bring you the words that you will need. I sent my prophet Isaiah to remind that . . . If you wander off the road to the right or the left, you will hear his voice behind you saying, “Here is the road. Follow it.” (Isaiah 30:21) Remember that my love is greater than any doubt or anxiety, my love for you is greater than any obstacle you perceive.

When we find ourselves speechless in the face of trauma or calamity, we seek consolation in the presence of God.

Comparing translations of these verses brings us new confidence to listen for the voice that tells us which way to walk and which way to go.

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