When I read this passage this morning, I read my name instead of Israel. After all the Bible is God’s love letter to all who believe in Him, not just Israel. So, when you read this put your name in the verses.
Isiah 43: 1-7
1But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you.
O Israel, the one who formed you says,
God created you. He created you specifically as a one-of-a-kind person. He knows everything about you and even knows how many hairs you have on your head.
“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.
You do not have to be afraid because God ransomed you. He saved you from all your wrong doings and He saved you from those who do you wrong. There is no fear in accepting God’s ransom.
I have called you by name; you are mine.
God has called you by name. Even if someone else has the exact same name as you, God knows you by your name.
2When you go through deep waters,
I will be with you.
When you go through 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.
God goes with you through all your troubles. He does not say He will do away with your troubles, though sometimes He does, but He will be right beside you when you have trouble. He is there to guide you and comfort you. Just ask Him to be there for you and watch for signs He is there.
3For I am the Lord, your God,
the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.
He is the Lord, your God. He is the Holy One and your Savior.
I gave Egypt as a ransom for your freedom;
I gave Ethiopia and Seba in your place.
4Others were given in exchange for you.
I traded their lives for yours
because you are precious to me
God is willing to trade the world for you! You are precious to Him!
5“Do not be afraid, for I am with you.
I will gather you and your children from east and west.
6I will say to the north and south,
‘Bring my sons and daughters back to Israel
from the distant corners of the earth.
7Bring all who claim me as their God,
for I have made them for my glory
God wants to bring you back to Him because you were made for His Glory.
It was I who created them.’”You are honored, and I love you.
Why did God do all this? Because He loves you! Will you claim His love and salvation?
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