Divine Assurance

Norris Harris - Being in exile with the captives in Babylon or modern day Iraq, Isaiah receives news from the Lord that as bad as their past and present has been that the Future would be Formidable yet Favorable

Isa 43:3 For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour

a. It reads that He is our God, due to - Isa 43:1 But now thus saith 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.

b. We are formed and created by him. It is up to us to keep the relationship open. He gives us a free will and we can make our own decision as to whether we want to follow him or go our own way. God gives us the assurance of divine help when we keep our relationship in check with his will.

Brent Lawrence - When faith reigns in the heart, fear can’t exist. The Lord needs us to remember that He is worthy of our trust even when things are chaotic. The people of Israel had to somehow believe God’s promise after 400 years of slavery. Fear can paralyze you to be able to live in the freedom we have come to know, but not only as an American, also as a Christian. Fear in one area of your life can translate into fear in all areas of your life. But faith in one area of your life, will help you to face every pain and struggle with faith in other areas of your life.

We Must Remember The Value Of The Soul

How do we arrive at how valuable man’s soul really is?

By Looking At How Much Satan Wants To Destroy Life

Jesus said in John 10:10, “The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy.” Peter reminded us that “your adversary, the devil goes about like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour.”

We can be assured when our relationship with God is an open and honest relationship - Rodney Buchanan - The foremost quality of people who passionately seek God is honesty. Without honesty we cannot admit that we have been wrong. Without honesty it is not possible to turn from our wrong. We cannot change. Honest people never try to hide. They have given up pretending. They do not make excuses for themselves or engage in justifying their behavior.

As we have a right relationship with God Divine Assurance produces an enduring faith.

3. Divine assurance produces an enduring faith

Isa 43:5 Fear not: for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west

a. GBN - Isaiah prophecies of their deliverance from the captivity of Babylon.

b. Isa 44:2 Thus saith the LORD that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, which will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; and thou, Jesurun, whom I have chosen.

c. Isa 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Scratched on the walls of one of the Nazi prison camps were the words, “I believe in the sun even when it does not shine. I believe in love even when it is not expressed. And I believe in God even when He is silent.”......