Isaiah 43:1 But now thus says the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
It was the prophet Isaiah, who was moved upon by The Holy Spirit, to write promises for such a time as this, as the three Hebrews were currently enduring, and therefore, wherever the situation warrants the claiming of God’s promises, we too must manifest unshakeable confidence in God’s word.
This leads us to the third, and extremely important element in the anatomy of God’s promises: “But if not”. This one right here is the one that often causes folks to stumble, for if God is able, and we have exhibited an unshakeable confidence in Him based upon what He has promised, then the question is: How does the phrase “But if not” figure into the equation?
It is worthy of note that there were other believers who did not fare as well, and they too must have rehearsed the promises written in Isaiah, yet, just like the three Hebrew worthies, they manifested unshakeable confidence in God, even unto death.
Revelation 2:10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!