Today I was chating with a wonderful friend getting ready to do a devotional for a group of ladies. As we shared I started thinking how awesome God gives us what we need when we need it. She was looking for scripture and getting all in order. She was searching her heart,she was searching God's word to speak to others through her. I traveled my facebook page and went to a friends page that held her favorite verses. I stayed there for quite awhile just reading them and soaking in God's word. One verse really stood out to me,and I shared it with my friend. It is found in Isaiah 43:2"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. As I sat and read this verse,it blessed my heart. The words really spoke to me. It isn't just by chance you come to a verse,it is by God's love and wisdom. He gives us what we need when we need it the most. We are never alone.We never have to fear. We never have to go anywhere without God at our side. As I studied this verse,He was speaking of Israel. As in my bible text it read that passing through the river meant the crossing of the Red Sea,and crossing over the Jordan River. Walking through the fire,is meaning He is our Protector,just as He protected Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. They had nothing to fear in the fire filled furnise. God was with them all the way. We can look also in Psalm 66:1-4"Make a joyful shout to God,all the earth! Sing out the honor of His name;Make His praise glorious. Say to God, How awesome are Your works! Through the greatness of Your power Your enemies shall submit themselves to You. All the earth shall worship You and sing praises to Your name."This just isn't for the people of Israel,it is for the people all across the world. We should bring praise to His name,and glorify Him with all we have. Nothing is greater than God,nothing is more important than God, and nothing can save us but God. Whatever we have faced,whatever we are facing,and whatever we are to face in the future we can be sure of one thing.God will be with us through it all. If He can part the waters of the Red Sea,if He can cross over Jordan,if He can free His people of Egypt,He can do all things for those who believe in Him. We don't need a Superman,Spiderman,The Terminator,or any other man made hero. We have the one and only King of Kings who has all the might and power we need. He will help us through all,He will be there in the valleys,in the desert,and yes, on those mountain tops. We can find Him everywhere we look. Today if something is attacking you,if something is discouraging you,if you feel as though you are walking through the fire.You are not alone.Jesus will take each step with you. He will stand in the way,He is our strong tower. With God,we have nothing to fear,and we have all to praise.....
