fearThursday, April 23
Called by Name
Scripture
"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."
— Isaiah 43:1-2
What it means
God speaks this through Isaiah to a people in exile — far from home, afraid. He does not say 'there is nothing to fear.' He says something stronger: I have already done three things for you. I redeemed you (bought you back). I called you by name (you are not anonymous). You are mine (you belong). Then a promise: when — not if — you pass through waters and rivers, I will be with you. The flood does not stop. But it will not sweep you away.