Chaouki and Maha Boulos
CBF Field Personnel, Lebanon
For the last few years, the book of Isaiah has had a big influence in my (Maha) life. Although I’m not writing about the life of Isaiah as a prophet, the book of Isaiah is full of encouraging verses. One of the most encouraging verses is Isaiah 41:10 (above). When working in a hard part of the world where the needs are great, we always fix our eyes on the Lord and remember these verses…“do not be dismayed for I am your God…I will strengthen you and help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
The needs started with the refugees that were overflowing into the country. Then in 2019, the economic situation in Lebanon was shaken by the devaluation of the Lebanese currency against the dollar. It’s been falling ever since. The dollar that was equal to 1,500 liras in and before 2019, is today 90,000 lira to a dollar. The middle class that managed to pay for rent, gas, medicine and more is now at a halt financially. The salaries of the people are little compared to the immense expenses of merchandise at this time. And we, the children of God, are looking at all these needs and crying out to the Lord. And God always comes through for us and answers our prayers. God strengthens us and upholds us with God’s righteous right hand so we won’t fall nor stumble. Praise God at all times.
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