Episode 10 - Isaiah 43
In this episode, I share Isaiah 43 in lectio divina format. I think this episode may have been born out of my own need. The last few weeks have been rough. And I have felt the deep stormy seas coming up over my own head. I have felt the current of the raging rivers. This was a good reminder that God is always by my side. I may need to pass through some rough days, weeks or even seasons. But I never do it alone. I hope this episode is helpful to your soul.
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Now, this is what Yahweh says:
“Listen, Jacob, to the One who created you,
Israel, to the one who shaped who you are.[a]
Do not fear,
for I, your Kinsman-Redeemer, will rescue you.
I have called you by name, and you are mine.
2 When you pass through[b] the deep, stormy sea,
you can count on me to be there with you.
When you pass through raging rivers,
You will not drown.
When you walk through persecution like fiery flames,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not harm you,
3 for I am your Savior, Yahweh, your mighty God,
the Holy One of Israel!
I give up Egypt as the price to set you free,
Cush and Seba in exchange to bring you back.[c]
4 Since you are cherished and precious[d] in my eyes,
and because I love you dearly and want to honor[e] you,
I willingly give up nations in exchange for you—
a man[f] to save your life.
5 I am with you now, even close to you,
so never yield to fear.
I will bring your children[g] from the east;
from the west I will gather you.
6 I will say to the north, ‘Hand them over!’
and to the south, ‘Don’t hold them back!’
Bring me my sons from far away,
my daughters from the ends of the earth!
7 Bring me everyone who is called by my name,[h]
the ones I created to experience my glory.[i]
I myself formed them to be who they are
and made them for my glory.”[j]
10 Yahweh says, “You are my witnesses, my chosen servants.
I chose you in order that you would know me intimately,
believe me always, and fully understand that I am the only God.
