Short Daily Devotion For Our Spirituality

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2022

TEXT: Isaiah 43:1-13

1. But now, this is what the LORD says – he who created you, Jacob, he formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.

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.

3. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I give Egypt for your ransom, Cush and Seba in your stead.

4. Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you, I will give people in exchange for you, nations in exchange for your life.

5. Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your children from the east and gather you from the west.

6. I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’ and to the south, ‘Do not hold them back.’ Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the ends of the earth -

7. everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.”

8. Lead out those who have eyes but are blind, who have ears but are deaf.

9. All the nations gather together and the peoples assemble. Which of their gods foretold this and proclaimed to us the former things? Let them bring in

their witnesses to prove they were right, so that others may hear and say, “It is true.”

10. “You are my witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me.

11. I, even I, am the LORD, and apart from me there is no savior.

12. I have revealed and saved and proclaimed – I, and not some foreign god among you. You are my witnesses,” declares the LORD, “that I am God.

13. Yes, and from ancient days I am he. No one can deliver out of my hand. When I act, who can reverse it?”

(New International Version Holy Bible)

TOPIC: FEAR NOT

Do you still remember when as a child you were sent on an errand at night and you started imagining that someone was lurking behind you? That was fear, which is a strong, uncontrollable, unpleasant emotion caused by actual or perceived danger or threat. It is a phobia induced by something or someone.

The fear in today’s reading is not out of reverence for God but was induced by situation that was beyond the control of the children of God (v. 1). God who made Israel (us) is the same God that redeemed Israel from trouble. We also have the assurance that no matter the terrible situation in the world (Nigeria), God is capable of protecting us (v. 2) and He will always be with us (cf. Exodus 14:21-22). That is why we need to trust in God by inviting Him to help us.

Verse 7a is very vital because the deliverance is meant for those called by His name and He will confront the evil on behalf of Israel (vs. 8-9).

QUESTION: Do you know that you are special and God cannot ignore you, no matter the situation?

PRAYER: Dear Lord, help me to trust You at all time because You have power over all situations. Help me not to give in to fear, in Christ’s name, Amen.