Chair pt. II

Another key word in this passage is also a verb. This time, though, it is a perfect verb, meaning it has already been completed. What do you think that word is? Read through the verse again.

Could you guess? The word I’m talking about the Hebrew “Tamak” (Taw-mak), which is translated as the English “uphold.” God is constantly, actively upholding us, and it is already completed. Not that He will sometime in the future uphold us; no, He is already sustaining us.

Often times it doesn’t seem like that, though. It feels like we’re free falling through the abyss some call “life.” But He’s still supporting us. Think of it this way. Going through life is like sitting in a chair, like you are right now. Are you comfortable? Reasonably? Well, consider right now as sailing through a smooth stretch of life. Everything is going pretty fine, you’re doing okay at school, family life is pretty even-keel, and you have good relationships with your friends.

But then something happens. You know what I’m talking about. Maybe you’re living through a something or somethings right now. But God is still supporting you; He is still upholding you. Just because the chair is uncomfortable doesn’t mean you’re not sitting in it.

Let me say that again. Just because life is being mean to you doesn’t mean that God has forsaken you. He is not out to get you! Let me ask this: If the chair is uncomfortable, does that mean it’s not supporting you? Of course not! Regardless of how challenging life seems, regardless of how hard and uncomfortable the chair seems, God is still upholding you. He will not let you dash your foot on the rocks. That’s settled.

You are God’s beloved, His amazing child. He will not forsake you! Regardless of how loud the storm of life rages around you, He is still standing beside you! You may not hear Him, but He is still there, standing by your side, unwavering in His devotion and dedication.

So may you always remember not to be Yare’ (Yaw-ray) but instead remember that God is constantly, continually supporting you, regardless of how hard the situation might get. Do not be fearful or dismayed, for God will strengthen you, help you, and uphold you forever.

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” ~ Isaiah 41:10