Isaiah 43:2 Tuesday, 22 September 2026

God's Presence in Times of Turmoil

When thou passest through the waters, I {will be} with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

— Isaiah 43:2

Have you ever felt like you're walking through a raging storm, with waves crashing all around you? It's easy to lose sight of hope in those moments. But the Word reminds us that God is always present, even in the midst of turmoil. Isaiah 43:2 says, 'When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.' God's presence is our anchor, our shelter from the storm. He promises to be with us, to guide us through the fiercest of waters and the hottest of fires. We can trust in His promise, no matter what we're facing.

Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for being our constant presence in times of turmoil. Help us to trust in your promise and lean on your strength. Keep us safe in your loving care.

— Shepherd Resource Daily Devotional