This past Thursday, i asked my caregiver what her favorite Bible verse is. Without hesitation she replied with Isaiah 54;17. “But in that coming day no weapon turned against you will succeed. You will silence every voice raised up to accuse you.” I was a little surprised at first that she chose that verse, but then I realized that for someone who spends a lot of time in Chicago, that could be a very comforting promise. The very next day, I saw a warning about that verse. “Just make sure you are not the weapon turned against you.” I don’t believe in coincidence, so I think I am being prompted to write about those quotes.
First, lets make sure this promise applies to us as Christians and is directly from God. The next verse reads, “These benefits are enjoyed by the servants of the LORD. Their vindication will come from me.” This is a direct promise from God to Isaiah that includes all servants of God.The quote from Facebook is not, but it does raise an interesting point. I don’t think it is referring to suicide. Have you ever felt like you have been your own worst enemy? That is one of Satan’s favorite ploys, to turn us against ourselves through negative thoughts and bad decisions.
I am reminded of accounts of Palestinian rockets being deflected and landing harmlessly in unpopulated areas. The people of Israel have created an industry by turning those rockets into jewelry and selling them to visitors.
Whether taken literally or spiritually,God’s promises are always true. I know that God has protected me from real danger and false accusations over my lifetime; even protected me from my own negative thoughts and bad decisions. He will protect you too as His son or daughter if you hold on to His promises.