Isaiah 43:1-7

Isaiah 43:1-7

Our passage begins with, "But now". Israel did not know, nor did they take to heart the loving chastisement of God. In spite of their obstinance, God would graciously continue to work through Israel demonstrating to the whole world that He alone is God. But now is followed by thus says the LORD. The answer will always be found in the word of God. Every work of God begins with His word, continues with His word and will come to full completion according to His word. God's word in the life of a believer is critical beyond our understanding. One cannot be a man of God apart from the word of God.As God speaks to Israel, He twice tells them to "Fear not". This oft repeated command is always coupled with a promise from God. Obedience to this command is an absolute in the life of a believer. Recent history has shown us how destructive fear is when we give in to it. Obedience to this great loving command will provide the only refuge available in this sin infested world that is rapidly deteriorating. There are many in the church today who look around and are discouraged by all they see. They see the horror of the unfolding prophesies before us; they see the rise of evil all around us and are overcome by it. But a day is rapidly approaching when all who have given their lives to Jesus, past, present and future will be gathered together as Jesus returns and establishes His eternal kingdom. The days in front of us are brutal but the glory that lies beyond cannot be described. This present suffering will soon be past as Jesus returns and establishes His eternal kingdom.Maranatha!
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Chapter 43
1 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.
2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
3 For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.
4 Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life.
5 Fear not: for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west;
6 I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back: bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the ends of the earth;
7 Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.
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