Isaiah 40:1-11. The Lord our God comes in strength – Psalm 95(96):1-3, 10-13. Matthew 18:12-14.

The big take away from today’s readings is that God cares for us more than we can ever imagine.No matter what obstacles we might see in the way, God can overcome them, because of God’s love and care for us. Isaiah gives example after example of God’s power, but this power is not one that destroys, it is a power that brings renewal and new life.Even though grass and flowers will die, the word of God will last forever. And that word is there for us, it will be there for us even when we feel like everything is crumbling around us. God will not only endure, but will bless and renew us.