Waiting in Quiet Confidence

Isaiah 43:2

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.

God's promises are meant to give us comfort.  His promises are for all that have been redeemed by the blood of His Son, Jesus.  The promises are meant to give us the strength and the courage that we need to overcome without fear all that comes against us. 

His promises are also given so that we may endure the time that it takes to get through the rising waters and tormenting flames.  We should be careful not to force our way out of our troubles through our own efforts.  Waiting in quiet confidence on the hand of God while we are under attack blesses Our Heavenly Father.  Waiting in patience, without murmuring, allows the waters and the flames that we pass through to cleanse us, purify us and prepare us for our place in God's kingdom. 

Prayer

Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your Holy Word that is swollen with all of the promises that You have set aside for us.  We bless the name of Jesus who redeemed us so that we could live under the protection of Your promises.  We praise Your Name for allowing us to live in Your shadow and claim Your promises as we go through the struggles of life.  We pray, Father, that You teach us how to live confidently and without fear, trusting in You for our every need.  May our lives come in complete alignment with Your will as we learn to surrender all to You.