The readings of Isaiah are so moving during Advent, calling us to consider our relationship with God on a very deep and personal level - to feel comforted, loved, and protected. Isaiah offers us a God who rejoices in us.
I am the LORD, your God who grasp your right hand;
It is I who say to you "Fear not, I will help you." Isaiah 4:13
There are times in our lives when we need to ask for help, but are too busy or independent and think we can do it by ourselves. In the 57 years of our marriage, we have tried to do most jobs by ourselves. But our health and age sometimes does not permit that anymore, so we are needing to look for additional help.
Recently, we experienced the need for help with the events surrounding back surgery for Leon. He was having terrible pain. A doctor finally discovered it was a fractured hip. We can thank the doctors and nurses for their professional care, and our wonderful church family of St. Paul for all the prayers, visits, and support they gave us.
The powerful advantage of Advent is that it offers us light in the midst of darkness, hope in the midst of despair, liberty in the midst of captivity, and peace in the midst of war and conflict. We need to recognize our own version of struggles. We can say "Come, Lord Jesus" with real meaning because we have experienced a time of need.
Leon Feuerbach is a retired banker, and Deanna Feuerbach a retired paraprofessional.
