Friday, April 12th

Today’s Scripture

“But now, GOD's Message, the God who made you in the first place, Jacob, the One who got you started, Israel: "Don't be afraid, I've redeemed you. I've called your name. You're mine. When you're in over your head, I'll be there with you. When you're in rough waters, you will not go down. When you're between a rock and a hard place, it won't be a dead end—Because I am GOD, your personal God, The Holy of Israel, your Savior. I paid a huge price for you: all of Egypt, with rich Cush and Seba thrown in! That's how much you mean to me! That's how much I love you! I'd sell off the whole world to get you back, trade the creation just for you. "So don't be afraid: I'm with you. I'll round up all your scattered children, pull them in from east and west.”    

Isaiah 43:1-5

Today’s Thought

It’s interesting that God didn't say, "I'll keep you out of every fire, you won't have to face any floods." No, he said, "The challenges will come." There will be adversities and things we don't understand, but the whole key to this verse is when he said, "I will be with you in the fire, in the flood, in the famine,”... God is always with you, no matter what things look like. 

Today’s Confession

Sometimes circumstances look so difficult and impossible… Thank you, Lord, that your Word says we will go through trials, but you will always be with us... When I go through the storms, you’re with me; when I can’t handle it on my own, He is my wisdom and strength… Thank you, God, that you are always with me.