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When You
Go Through Rivers Of Difficulty
You Will Not Drown
Yesterday
I could have shared several of my favorites scriptures that were part of my
daily Bible reading, but I chose to write about the one on marriage. But
yesterday I did read some other great promises that might encourage you today.
Take a minute and let them soak into your soul and let them encourage you on this rainy
Saturday!
Scripture
“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.
I have called you by name; you are mine.
2 When you go through deep waters,
I will be with you.
When you go through rivers of difficulty,
you will not drown.
When you walk through the fire of oppression,
you will not be burned up;
the flames will not consume you.
3 For I am the Lord, your God,
the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.
Observation
The
word that jumps out at me, the word that you and I should not miss, is the
word, “when”. God does not say “if” no, He says “when”.
Trouble
is coming our way. It has already come in the past and what we have to look
forward to is more “trouble” in the future! It is coming.
You
may say, “Oh Eddy why are you being so pessimistic?” But to anyone that would
say that I am pessimistic I would say that I am not being pessimistic I am just
stating the truth.
"I have told you these things, so
that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take
heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33
As
Christ followers we have a Heavenly Father Who has given us promise after
promise telling us not to be afraid. Promise after promise telling us not to
worry or fret.
Yesterday
I could have shared several of my favorites scriptures that were part of my
daily Bible reading, but I chose to write about the one on marriage. But
yesterday I read some other great promises that might encourage you today.
Isaiah
40:31
But those who wait on the Lord will find
new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not
grow weary. They will walk and not faint.
Isaiah
41:10
Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Do not
be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will
uphold you with my victorious right hand.
and his ears are open to their prayers…. 1 Peter 3:12a
I don’t know what kind of trouble you find yourself in but I do know this that God is ready and willing to help you as you go through this time of difficulty.
Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. Jeremiah 33:3
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you. 1 Peter 5:7
Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall. Psalm 55:22
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28
Application
I
will hold to God’s promises as I face today’s problems. How about you?
Prayer
“ I live in the shelter of the Most High so I find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about You, Lord: You alone are my refuge, my place of safety; You are my God, and I trust in You. For You will rescue me from every trap and protect me from deadly disease. You will cover me with Your feathers. You will shelter me with Your wings. Your faithful promises are my armor and protection.” Psalm 91:1-4 personalized
Daily Bible Reading:
Isaiah 43,44,45; 1 Peter 4
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