I love this Scripture for many reasons. First, God's affirming that He created me and formed me - that's a personal God talking, not a God who's far away and doesn't care about what's going on with me. Second, He's assuring me that I don't need to fear because He's redeemed me, saved me, called me, and I. AM. HIS! That's huge! I'm God's daughter! Third, He's with me - always...in the water, in the river, in the fire, in the flame. He promises they won't overwhelm me, burn me, or consume me. Why? Because He's walking before me and with me (Deuteronomy 31:6, 8)! Last, He says that I am precious, honored, and loved! What more could I want?
"Thus says the Lord...who created you...who formed you, 'Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the Lord your God...you are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you...Fear not, for I am with you" ~ Isaiah 43:1-5
I love this Scripture for many reasons. First, God's affirming that He created me and formed me - that's a personal God talking, not a God who's far away and doesn't care about what's going on with me. Second, He's assuring me that I don't need to fear because He's redeemed me, saved me, called me, and I. AM. HIS! That's huge! I'm God's daughter! Third, He's with me - always...in the water, in the river, in the fire, in the flame. He promises they won't overwhelm me, burn me, or consume me. Why? Because He's walking before me and with me (Deuteronomy 31:6, 8)! Last, He says that I am precious, honored, and loved! What more could I want?
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Trish (OBS Small Group Leader & Blog Hop Team)
1/17/2014 05:21:54 am
That's the 2nd time I've seen this verse over the course of a couple of days. Love the verse and the promises made by our Father through it. Such power and love!! Thanks for sharing your post and your verse!!
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1/19/2014 11:04:27 am
Hi Jen, thanks for linking up today for the blog hop & welcome to the MTC OBS! Thanks so much for sharing on this verse today. I loved your reminder that it comes from a personal God. So true & important to remember.
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