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 pass through the fire, you will not be

burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am your God, … your saviour.

Isaiah 43:2

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Despite the impending discipline The Lord reassures and reaffirms his love and commitment.

– ‘I have summonsed you, you are mine.’ 43:1

– ‘I am the Lord your God, your saviour, I give Egypt for your ransom’. 43v3

– ‘You are precious and honoured in my sight.’ 43:4

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• Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego. Daniel 3

“If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.” 3:17-18

• The Lord stood with them in the furnace

• God promises to be with us in, not save us from the fire.

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‘…. strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. “We must go

through many

hardships to enter the kingdom of God”

Acts 14:22

“I have told you these things, so that in me

you may have peace. In this world

you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

John 16:33

‘Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to

the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your

head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.’

Matthew 10:29-31

Your God who is with you: – Mighty in power – Totally in Control – Infinite in his Knowledge – Unlimited in his Love

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God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

Your God who is with you: – Mighty in power – Totally in Control – Infinite in his Knowledge – Unlimited in his Love:– Undeniable in his Justice

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He that formed me in the womb, He shall guide me to the tomb;

All my times shall ever be Ordered by His wise decree.

Times of sickness, times of health, Times of penury and wealth,

Times of trial and of grief, Times of triumph and relief.

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Times the tempter's power to prove, Times to taste a Saviour's love-

All shall come, and last, and end As shall please my heavenly Friend.

Plagues and deaths around me fly;

Till He bids I cannot die;Not a single shaft can hit

Till the God of love sees fit.

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Joseph Scriven

Corrie Ten Boom

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