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 – Isaiah 43:2
The Christian life is not about the absence of sorrow, suffering, pain and trials but the presence of God in the midst of them. He was with Joseph when he was in prison. He showed him mercy and granted him favor in the eyes of the prison warden (Genesis 39:21). When Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego were in the furnace, Jesus was with them (Daniel 3:25). God was with Daniel who was cast into the den of lions. He had their mouths stopped (Daniel 6:22, 27).
The Lord was with Paul and Silas when they were in prison (Acts 16:25, 26). He was with John when he was exiled on the island of Patmos (Revelation 1:12-18). He was there with Martha and Mary when their brother, Lazarus died even though they believed that He showed up too late but He had His reasons. In raising Lazarus who had been dead for four days, He wanted the people to see the Father’s glory and to believe that He sent Him (John 11:17-44.
The Lord will be with us too when we are going through trials although there are times when it may seem like He’s not there or He’s late. But, we must believe that He will show up. After all, He did promise, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
So, take heart that no matter what you’re going through today, you are not alone. God is right there in the midst of the trial with you and He will bring you through it. Just keep on trusting Him.
Notes to Women 