I Will Be With You

June 10, 2020

The Prophet Isaiah shares a word of hope to people who are suffering. God does not protect them from all trouble (they are in exile, and the text speaks of walking through fire). But there is an ultimate promise – that no matter what comes the people can be courageous, because God will bring salvation. 

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REFLECTION 
By Elaine Pierce

Fear not.

I will be with you.

You are precious and honored.

I love you.

Do not be afraid.  I am with you.

I created you for my glory.

I formed you and made you.

Have you ever comforted a child crying out in the night, a nightmare waking them up? What words of comfort do you say? Do you tell your child not to be afraid? Do you tell your child that you love them? Do you tell your child that they are precious?

Of course you do! Every loving parent has had the opportunity to bring comfort and peace to their child. When they are little, it might be because of a fall off a bike. As they get older, it might be the unkind words of a classmate. And then, older still, it might be to soothe the broken heart of a teenager. Older still, and it might be for a job loss, a serious illness, even deeper, more serious issues.

Claim these promises in Isaiah 43 for yourself. God is speaking to his people, the nation Israel. They have been conquered by their enemy and led into captivity. But God is not done with his people. He has plans to bless them. He never leaves us, even in our darkest moment. Hold onto that as we walk through these divisive times as a nation. And call upon God for grace and mercy. He has good gifts to give us in abundance. 

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