I Will Be With You

Are there any more comforting or reassuring words than of those of our Heavenly Father when He tells us, ” I will be with you?”  I don’t think so.  At least not to me.

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.  When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.  (Isaiah 43:2)

I just returned home after going to North Carolina to take my mom to her first Chemotherapy treatment - the first of a series of six.  This was a first time experience of this sort for both of us, so there were lots of unknown’s as we embarked upon this journey.  We just took it one step at a time, one lab at a time, one clinic at a time.  It was a grueling day followed by an overnight stay in the hospital.  She had a port-a-cath inserted prior to her treatment - a lot for anyone to endure at one time.

My mom was taken care of by a wonderful nursing staff and excellent doctors. God reveals himself to us in many different ways. We clearly saw Him through the kind and compassionate outpouring of support from everyone at the hospital.  Sadly, the entire floor of the women’s oncology wing was full that night.  She is clearly not alone in her battle against this disease.

Do you need to know God is with you today?  He is, my friend. He is. For us it’s cancer, for you it might be something else.    He promises to never leave or forsake us, especially when the going gets tough.  So be encouraged. You’re not alone. You may be walking through the fire, but you will not get burned.  God is with you.