God With You Through Trouble
The book of Isaiah has been likened to a miniature Bible, its 66 chapters paralleling the 66 books of Bible. The first 39 chapters of Isaiah, like the 39 books of OT proclaim judgment upon sinful mankind. God’s patience is great, but He will not allow persistent sin go not punished. The final 27 chapters of Isaiah, like the 27 books of the NT, proclaim a message of comfort and hope. The Messiah is coming to be the Saviour of sinful people.
Lord, You are With Us thru Trials:
Do not fear, for I have redeemed u;
I have summoned u; you are mine.
When you go thro deep waters
and great trouble, I Will Be With you.
When you go through rivers of
difficulty, you will not drown!…
For I am the Lord your God…
your Savior (Isaiah 43:1-3).
Besides Me there is no saviour…
I have declared and saved…
Therefore you are My witnesses
says the LORD that I am God…
No one can snatch anyone
out of My hand (v11-13).
I will even made a road in the
wilderness & rivers in the desert…
I provide water in the desert and
streams in the wasteland, to give
drink to my people…that they
may Proclaim My Praise (v19-21).
Lord, thank You for Your promises of presence, deliverance and protection. Because You’ve said: “I Will Be With you”, what have I to fear? Help me to trust in You, not only in the small details of life, but also in times of great trouble. For You are not only my Lord and my God, You are indeed also my Deliverer and my Savior. Amen.
Lord, Your Word says You’re always with me in times of great trouble. Help me hang on to Your promise even when I can’t sense Your presence. For nothing and no one can altar what You have spoken. Give me strength to pass through my trials and ultimately triumph so that I will not be in shame and that Your name will be glorified. Amen.
Lord, I want to show my love, devotion and reverence for You as I lift You up in worship. I Praise You for who You are and for all You have done in my life. Help me live every day with praise and thanksgiving in my heart. Help me fulfill my greatest calling and purpose on earth, which is to worship and Glorify You. Amen.