Simple Truth

Isaiah 43:1-3
But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob
And who formed you, O Israel;
"Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by name;
YOU ARE MINE.
When you pass through the waters,
I WILL BE WITH YOU;
And Through the rivers,
THEY SHALL NOT OVER FLOW YOU.
When you walk through the fire,
YOU SHALL NOT BE BURNED, NOR SHALL THE FLAME SCORCH YOU.


For I AM the Lord your GOD, The HOLY ONE of Israel, YOUR SAVIOR.

I read this verse this morning and it struck me as one of the most beautiful things I have ever read.

I sat there in utter silence and marveled at the fact that the God of the old testament, the God who could flood the earth, strike down anyone anywhere, the God of Revelation, the God who defeats Satan, The King of the Universe, the one Most high, the God of Jacob, The God of Issac, of Abraham and Israel.

He is also, the God of Ashley.

Such a simple phrase, such a seemingly elementary concept.
However this thought has captured my attention all day.
My God, My savior, will protect me.
The same God who flooded the entire earth CHOOSES to lift me out of deep water, because I am His.
Amazing.
The God whose words are a double edged sword so sharp they can cut through bone and marrow, calls my name gently to his purpose.
Beautiful.