Heralds Digest

  “ 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. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. ” Isaiah 43 : 1 - 2 KJV Friendship and relationships in today’s social media days are built on cash and carry mentality. Little wonder why marriages don’t last….because there is little or no commitment to love by identity. The moment relationships are summed up as “ there’s nothing in it for me to grab ”, the ‘irreconcilable differences ’ clause is triggered in all fruitless friendships. Whereas, friendship with Jesus is built on our identity with Him. “ 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...

  “I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake; And I will not remember your sins.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭43:25‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Songs of redemption are always sweet to the ears, especially when song in isolation of the sentences from reconstruction. Barring the activities of evil workers and wicked imagination, sentences from reconstruction naturally cause delay, diversion, and discomfort. Notwithstanding, people understand the long term benefits of such good restructuring, reconstruction, and renovation in life. Unfortunately, life is often surrounded by secret sentences, when redeemers are tempted to doubt the benefits of their redemption. For example, when Judah was made to “ …pass through the waters…the rivers…and walk through the fire ”, the recommended rendition was apparently ‘God is your super Saviour and Redeemer alone; and unconcerned by the gods of your secret sentences ’. Likewise, when believers are genuinely concerned about being surrounded by secret sentences, l...