Bible Chapter: Isaiah 43 & 44

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    God loves His people intensely. He tells believers not to live in fear because He has redeemed them. He promised that when they go through difficult waters He will be with them. God reminds us that He is the holy one, He is our Savior. His people need not fear because they are precious in His sight and He promises to be with us. In His perfect timing God will reward the faithful and judge those deserve it. God reminds the reader that He is the first and the last and there is no other God, He is the only true God. All man-made images are useless.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    It is important to remember that we are made by God. We are told here that is He the Lord and besides Him there is no Savior. There is no power that can deliver out of His hand. I love the passage where God declared, I work and who can reverse it? There are many people these days trying to undo everything that God has declared. Even when it seems as if they are being successful in their efforts to destroy what God has created and declared, in the end they will fail in God will be victorious. I must continue to remember that truth and be encouraged to put my full trust in God.  There are many promises in the Bible to let us know that in the end, HE wins.

3.  How can I help someone?
    I want to help people understand God’s love. At the same time, I want to help them understand that just because God loves them, they do not have the permission to break all of God’s rules and live a sinful life and lifestyle. God’s rules are for our safety and come out of His righteousness, holiness and love.