I am so encouraged by Isaiah 43. For many reasons I can see the Promise of God toward us, His people, when I read this passage. This chapter allows me to not only be reminded that I am a child of God, but I am not abandoned ever, because I am a part of HIS divine plan for HIS people.
I would like to show you a little of the contents of Isaiah’s Words to us, which were actually Gods Words to us. They are still speaking to us after thousands and thousands of years. (well, they are deeming in my eyes anyway.)
Why, because we are still being created by the same God who was then and remains to be, today. When Christians (those who accept Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior) hear the words “O Israel” this means us! According to Romans 11:19 we have been grafted in, this means we were able to become a part of Gods plan through Jesus Christ’s redemption blood, long before Jesus ever walked this earth. God always has a plan and purpose. As it was with Adam and Eve, so it is with us today! He is the God of yesterday, today and forever.
Isaiah saw and knew and heard the plan of God years before Jesus ever came into the earth, to become our redemption for eternal life. The prophet Isaiah knew what God was speaking to him through “O Israel.” Isaiah declares in chapter 43 that God, who formed us and created us into life, is showing us that He also is redeeming us from our own selves, just like he was explaining to the Israelites when he said not to be afraid.
Sometimes we just need a HOPE that everything is going to be OK. Well, Isaiah is reminding us through ‘O Israel’ that everything is going to be OK.
Isaiah 43:1-7 in short says; “Don’t be afraid for I have ransomed you.” “I have called you by name, you are mine.” “When you go through waters, deep, and great trouble, I will be with you!” “When you go through fire of oppression, you will not be burned.” Then in the middle of these promises of God through Isaiah, he clarifies His promise and says; “I am the Lord your God the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.” Then he goes on to tell “US” the “land” he has given to us. (meaning, the Word covenant to Israel, His people. Also meaning us, his people.—grafted in remember?)
“Do not be afraid for I am with you” he says.
This is a promise you can count on, even in times of trouble, He is with you. Trust that and rely on that and remember that "this momentary light affliction is working on you, and ETERNAL weight of Glory." (II Corinthians 4:17)
Until we blog again; "Have a wonderfully blessed and prosperous day!
