August 6, 2021
Isaiah 43:2
When 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.
When 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.
I am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word.
For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins.
That’s the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty.
So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.
Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.
Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.
I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours.
Where is another God like you, who pardons the guilt of the remnant, overlooking the sins of his special people? You will not stay angry with your people forever, because you delight in showing unfailing love.