December 8, 2024 7:00 pm
It was a long day at the hospital. Still no answers to the sickness that afflicted a young, bright nineteen-year-old. Arriving home, the family felt discouraged. To their surprise, a nicely decorated box sat on the step with Isaiah 43:2 printed on the front. Inside, were assorted encouraging Bible verses that friends had written out by hand. The next hour was spent being encouraged by Scripture and the thoughtful gesture of the family’s friends.
People going through tough times or family challenges can always use a heartfelt boost. Scripture—either a large portion or just a verse—can encourage you, a friend, or family member. Isaiah 43 is filled with little bits of encouragement—received either individually, or as whole. Consider a few choice thoughts: God has “created you,” “formed you,” “redeemed you,” and called you by name (v. 1). God will be with you (v. 2), He’s “the Holy One of Israel,” and He’s our Savior (v. 3).
As you consider the promises of God, may they encourage you. And as He provides what you need, you can encourage someone else. The verse box didn’t cost a lot, but its impact was priceless. Even after five years, some of those verse cards are still cherished by the family.
What other promises can you find in Isaiah 43? Who can you share a promise card, text, or email with today?
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Welcome to today's encouragement from Our Daily Bread.
My name is Brent Hackett, and I've entitled today's devotion, Encouraged by God's Promises. It was a long day at the hospital, still no answers to the sickness that afflicted a young, bright 19-year-old. Arriving home, the family felt discouraged. To their surprise, a nicely decorated box sat on that step with Isaiah 43 and 2, printed on the front. Inside were assorted encouraging Bible verses that friends had written out by hand. The next hour was spent being encouraged by Scripture and the thoughtful gesture of the family's friends.
People going through tough times or family challenges can always use a heartfelt boost. Scripture, either a large portion or just a verse, can encourage you, a friend or family member. Isaiah 43 is filled with little bits of encouragement, received either individually or as a whole.
Consider a few choice thoughts. God has created you, formed you, redeemed you, and called you by name. God will be with you.
He is the Holy One of Israel, and He is our Savior. As you consider the promises of God, may they encourage you. And as He provides what you need, you can encourage someone else. The verse box didn't cost a lot, but its impact was priceless.
Even after five years, some of those verse cards are still cherished by the family. But now, this is what the Lord says, I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. I give Egypt for your ransom, Cush and Seba in your stead. Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you, I will give people in exchange for you, nations in exchange for your life. Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will bring your children from the east and gather you from the west. Let's pray. Dear God, we thank you today that the scriptures are full of promises, and that we can be encouraged even by one verse at just the right time. Thank you, in Jesus' name, Amen. Thanks for listening today. My name is Brent Hackett, and today's encouragement was provided by Our Daily Bread Ministries.
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