Worship into the Week- Called By Name

 

Worship into the Week- Called By Name

These past few months have brought the floods 

and the fires. In all of history that isn't a new catastrophe.

But, maybe this generation hasn't seen this 

level of destruction in our own country.

The world whirls with the devastation.

Ancient times weren't saved 

from horrific natural disasters.

Isaiah's words ring through the centuries 

as a reminder of God's presence.

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

Isaiah 43:1-2

God reminds us that He is both creator and redeemer. 

He can lay claim to both.

Then He commands us to Fear not.

Even facing Babylon- 

God steers the people past the present situation.

When I hear by name called-

 it is by my creator and redeemer. 

It is an intimate announcement 

of ownership with a promise.

When the hard times come (not if)

He will be with me.

Come flood or fire.

And if it it all goes away on earth,

I am His in eternity.

That's a life insurance policy for sure.

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