Isaiah 52:10
As a child I always looked forward to the day when I would finally be able to sit in the front seat of the car. Finally, the day came when I was both tall enough and weighed enough to sit in the front seat of the car. I felt so proud sitting up front beside my mom, but my pride was short-lived. My pride soon turned to pain as every time we stopped quickly, my mom’s arm would fly across and hit me in the chest, in what has become known as the mom seatbelt. I’m sure some of you have had a similar experience, or if you haven’t you soon will.
The mom seatbelt is an involuntary reaction. My mom didn’t mean to hit me in the chest every time she stopped short, it came out of her desire to protect me. Much like the mom seatbelt, this verse talks about God baring his Holy Arm. God shows his holy arm in defense of his people the Children of Israel. God promises to protect his people and they trust in his outstretched arm. By trusting in God for our salvation we are also God’s people and we can trust in his promise to protect us. So whatever fears or worries you are facing this Advent season, give them to God and trust in his holy arm to defend and protect you.
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