April 13, 2021
I greet and bless everyone in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. The blessed word that God has given for you today is from the book of Isaiah 43:2 “’When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned.”
The Lord has promised never to leave us nor forsake us, no matter what life may throw at us. We are redeemed by the precious blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. We have been bought with a price and we belong to the Father and His favour is upon all His children. He has promised to cover us with His gentle arms, and protect us by His perfect peace, when our hearts rest in Him .We have an assurance that the promises of God’s protection and His help are available for all who trust in His name. The children of Israel walked through the Red Sea on dry ground, because the Lord was with them, and yet the same waters submerged the enemies of the Lord. The flames that were heated seven times hotter did not singe a single thread on the garments of Daniel’s three companions – and yet the fire consumed those that threw them into the flames.
When the children of Israel faced their enemy God protected them. Thus we see that His protection and help is equally sure and steadfast for all who are called by His name. Let us trust God at His word – let us believe what God has said and rest in the knowledge that it is the God of the universe, who says to each one of us – When you pass through deep waters, I will be with you. When rivers of difficulty swirl around, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up and the fiery flames will not consume you. The truth of God’s Word has been tried and tested by multitude of saints down through the centuries, who not only trusted Him for their salvation but continued to trust Him through all the circumstances of life, for He has promised that He will never leave us nor forsake us, so let us trust in the God of our salvation in all the things we do.
God is mindful of you. He loves you. You are precious in His sight. Therefore He always sends his angels to protect you that your foot may not slip. He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. God has put a mark on your foreheads, and since the seal of God is on your forehead. He remembers our frame. He calls us by our names and says, “You are mine.” If you belong to Him He will take care of your problems. He will be with you when you pass through the waters. The waters will not over flow you. Which means no problem can exceed you. The spirit of God will help you to overcome any difficult situation that you go through. In the songs of Solomon, The Shulamite addresses the king as “My Beloved.” Israel is regarded as the bride of Yahweh. Shulamite says, I belong to my beloved and my beloved is mine. You should also make the Lord your beloved. He should be yours and you should be His. Jesus tells His heavenly father “All who are mine belong to you, and you have given them to Me. So they bring me glory.” Therefore we need to bring glory and honour to God Almighty, in every aspect of our life.
Prayer: Our loving heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. Lord as we face the storms and flames of life that appear to be so overwhelming – may we remember Your Word of truth. Help us to recall, Who You are and what You have promised to us. Help us to secure our hope in You. Thank You that You have promised to be with us in all the scenes and circumstances of life, for You are the all-powerful, all-knowing, all-gracious God, Who loves us with an everlasting love Therefore we praise Your holy name. Accept us as your beloved children.
In Jesus Name we pray.
Amen.
