A Very Precious Promise from God
There are so many benefits from coming to know Jesus as our Lord and Savior. First and foremost, we have redemption and the forgiveness of our sins. We have eternal life with Lord in heaven when we die, or He comes to get us in the Rapture. We have abundant life here and now, as we stay close to Him and filled with His Spirit every day. Then, on top of all of that we have God's promise to be with us whatever happens during our time on this earth and to see us through. What a blessing! God told His people Israel this promise in a very direct and reassuring way. (Isaiah 43:2) "When you go through the deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through the 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." The greatest thing about this promise is that God makes it to His people over and over again in the Bible, so it applies to us, as believers, too. I have crossed a river or ...