Ransomed by God

"Fear not, for I have redeemed you [ransomed you by paying a price instead of leaving you captives]; I have called you by your name; you are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned or scorched, nor will the flame kindle upon you." Isaiah 43:1b-2 [Amplified]


4.18.2011

Isaiah 30:18

"And therefore the Lord [earnestly] waits [expecting, looking, and longing] to be gracious to you; and therefore He lifts Himself up, that He may have mercy on you and show loving-kindness to you. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) are all those who [earnestly] wait for Him, who expect and look and long for Him [for His victory, His favor, His love, His peace, His joy, and His matchless, unbroken companionship]!" Isaiah 30:18 [Amplified]

I ran into this verse about a week ago and my heart just melted inside of me and I could hardly hold back my tears and joy. How good is our God! As I've been reading through the Bible the recurring theme is God's people turning away from Him and spitting in His face by worshipping false god - yet He sends a Redeemer when they turn back to Him and call for Him. Jesus is our eternal Redeemer and Savior.

God is waiting to be gracious to us. He is waiting to show you Himself. He is love. He is good.

All those years I ran from God, sinned against Him constantly, hated Him - He waited for me and pursued me until I turned to Him. He is wonderful to me, to all His children.

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