God reminds the Israelites that He has met their need since day one, and He pledged to continue to do just that.
Isaiah 43:2 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.
These circumstances refer to famous events in the their history.
1. Passed through the waters – The Red Sea – Ex. 14.
2. Passed through the river – The crossing of the Jordan – Debt. 4.
3. Walked through the fire – Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego – Daniel 3.
What does this mean for believers? Just that God has not changed. What He did for Israel, He can be counted on to do for you and me.
As you endure the dark nights of life, remember that God is the same God now as He was then, and He will never fail you - Phil. 4:19; Matt. 6:33; Psa. 37:25.
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“In shady, green pastures, so rich and so sweet — God leads His dear children along. — Where the water's cool flow bathes the weary one's feet, — God leads His dear children along.
“Some through the waters, some through the flood — Some through the fire, but all through the blood. —Some through great sorrow, but God gives a song, — In the night season and all the day long.
“Sometimes on the mount where the sun shines so bright — God leads His dear children along. — Sometimes in the valley, in darkest of night, — God leads His dear children along.
“Though sorrows befall us and Satan oppose — God leads His dear children along. — Through grace we can conquer, defeat all our foes, — God leads His dear children along.”
G.A. Young 1903
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