Wednesday, October 23 He will surely show you favor at the sound of your cry for help.​—Isa. 30:19.

[Áine]

Wednesday, October 23

He will surely show you favor at the sound of your cry for help.—Isa. 30:19.

 

Isaiah assures us that Jehovah will listen attentively when we cry out to Him and will respond quickly to our supplications. Isaiah adds: “He will answer you as soon as he hears it.” These reassuring words remind us that our Father is willing—yes, eager—to come to the aid of those who reach out to him. Knowing this helps us to endure with joy. Jehovah gives attention to the prayer of each one of us. Why can we say that? In the first part of Isaiah chapter 30, the pronoun “you” is used in the plural form because Jehovah is addressing his people as a group. However, in verse 19 “you” is addressed to individuals. Isaiah writes: “You will by no means weep”; “he will surely show you favor”; “he will answer you.” As a loving Father, Jehovah views us as individuals and gives our prayers his personal attention.—Ps. 116:1; Isa. 57:15. w22.11 9 ¶5-6