Meditation
I WILL BE WITH YOU
Text: Isaiah 43
15 March 2015
PRECIOUS PROMISES
How precious are the promises the Lord has given to His people! Isaiah 43 details a short list of promises that God gave. Though the original context has to do with Israel, these promises are very real and relevant to all believers today.
- What is the basis of His promises?
a) His role as Creator Isaiah 43:1
b) His work as Redeemer Isaiah 43:1
c) His relationship with His people as their Lord!
i) I have called you by your name Isaiah 43:1
ii) You are Mine Isaiah 43:1
iii) I am the LORD your God Isaiah 43:3
- What are some of His promises?
a) His Presence
When you pass through the waters I will be with you Isaiah 43:2
Fear not, for I am with you Isaiah 43:5
b) His protection
i) Rivers
And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you Isaiah 43:2
ii) Fire
When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned
Nor shall the flame scorch you Isaiah 43:2
- How does God regard His people?
a) Precious in His sight Isaiah 43:4
b) Honoured Isaiah 43:4
c) Loved Isaiah 43:4
APPROPRIATE RESPONSE
How should we respond to the Lord as we read and meditate on these precious promises?
- Fear not Isaiah 43:1
a) Let us not allow fears to control us
b) Let us exercise faith in God and Word
- Bearing witness Isaiah 43:10
a) Let us seek to be good and faithful witnesses Isaiah 43:10, 12
b) Let us seek to be fruitful servants of the Lord Isaiah 43:10
- How does God regard His people?