Isaiah 43:1-2. “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. 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.”
FEAR NOT. A word for the year by God has been given to me – I have been purchased, “Fear not… I have redeemed thee.” My position is secure, the Lord calls me by name – I am His possession, “Thou art mine” is His rightful claim.
His promise is to be with me when the waters are deep – When God makes promises, every promise He keeps. Whether swelling rivers or hot fire I will be safe – As with others in the past, He is with us in every place.
Provision is secure, the Lord God is my Savior. That truth changes the heart and affects my behavior. Unbelievable except by faith, He considers us precious – Impossible to fathom, but the Lord is so gracious.
His presence has removed any fear of the future – In every area of life, He has committed to nurture Anyone who by faith appreciates what He has done – Is loved by Him, our Savior, the Holy One.
“The new year, O God, has me realizing what I have been missing in these last days when I have been foolishly involved in so many insignificant things. I need this fellowship with Thee early each day. Keep me with a proper perspective in spiritual truths. Thanks so much for these verses of promise. I pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”