Isaiah 43:1-3 – “But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you. 3 For I am the LORD your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior.” NKJV

As I read, prayed, and pondered the Word of God today, the thought of “Walking Through the Fire” filled my thoughts.  As I read a Bible verse that has long been a cornerstone for me, it leaped off the page and embraced my mind and heart. Times like that are Priceless!

Isaiah 43:1-3 gives us a picture of trial by fire but victory! Each of us, from time to time, faces trials.  None of us is immune to difficulties and even tribulations.  Some of them are of our own making, and some are for the cause of the Kingdom of God.  Regardless, we have a promise from the Father that we can lay claim to here in this passage.  WE ARE HIS! He has given us a simple but powerful promise that I have stood on many times in the past and will probably stand on many times in the future.

The Promise is Powerful – “When we pass through the waters (either people or troubles), HE will be with us. When we go through the rivers (difficult times), they WILL NOT overflow, overwhelm, or overcome us. When we walk through the fire (tribulation, trouble) – we WILL NOT be burned!”

Hallelujah!  Not only not burned, but it was not even scorched.  We’ll walk out as the three Hebrew Children and not even have the smell of smoke on our clothes.  WHY?  Because He is the Lord our God, the Holy One of Israel, or Savior!

Therefore, be of good cheer; there is no problem that God cannot solve! There is no river that He cannot cross! There is no mountain that He cannot climb! There is nothing impossible with Him! Remember, we are in Him, so nothing is impossible to us who believe!

Today is a day of miracles, and I encourage you to walk in yours. No matter what you are facing, face it with the knowledge and assurance that you are not walking alone. HE IS THERE WITH YOU! And, if He is there, then everything’s going to be alright! Make this a day of rejoicing, it is a day of victory!

Lord, help us to learn to walk through the Fire with You!