Katharine Loovorn Isaiah 41:17
When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue is parched with thirst, I the Lord will answer them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.
Isaiah 41 contains some of the most comforting words found in the Scriptures:
- Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. (10) NIV
- I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (10 NIV)
- "Do not be afraid ... for I myself will help you," declares the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel. (14) NIV
However, He does not promise that there will be no difficulties in this life, that His people will have all they need, even something as basic as water. His promise is that if His people turn to Him in time of need, He will answer. He will hear and will not forsake them.
His ultimate promise is met in the gift of Jesus Christ who taught, "Whoever drinks of the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life." (John 4:14) NIV
Prayer: Hear us, Father, and prepare our hearts to receive your gift of "water welling to eternal life" through Jesus Christ. Amen
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