VOICE OF TRUTH FOR TODAY
Carried
There are seasons when life feels like a rushing river.
The waters rise. The current grows stronger. And suddenly, what once felt manageable becomes overwhelming. We may wonder whether we’ll have the strength to keep standing.
But God’s Word offers a beautiful promise: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you” (Isaiah 43:2, NIV).
Notice that God doesn’t promise we will never encounter deep waters. He promises that He will be with us in them. And sometimes, when we feel too weak to take another step, His presence becomes more than something we believe. It becomes the very strength that sustains us.
Isaiah 63:9 describes God’s compassionate care for His people, reminding us that in His love and mercy, He redeemed them, lifted them, and carried them through the years.
What a beautiful picture of our Heavenly Father’s heart. He is not distant from our suffering. He sees the difficult places, knows our fears, and understands the weight of what we’re carrying. And He doesn’t abandon us when the journey becomes hard. He carries us.
So if you’re walking through deep waters today, remember that the current is not greater than the One who holds you.
You don’t have to navigate every storm in your own strength.
Rest in His presence.
Trust His faithfulness.
And remember that even when you cannot see the shore, you are never beyond the reach of the God who carries you.
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Excerpt from Voice of Truth Magazine
“Carried” by Rachel Dube ♥️