TSK · Isaiah 43:2

But the Israelites walked on dry ground in the middle of the sea, the water forming a wall for them on their right and on their left.

No one will be able to resist you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not abandon you or leave you alone.

When the ones carrying the ark reached the Jordan and the feet of the priests carrying the ark touched the surface of the water–(the Jordan is at flood stage all during harvest time)–

Even when I must walk through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for you are with me; your rod and your staff reassure me.

The river’s channels bring joy to the city of God, the special, holy dwelling place of the Most High.

You allowed men to ride over our heads; we passed through fire and water, but you brought us out into a wide open place.

When he calls out to me, I will answer him. I will be with him when he is in trouble; I will rescue him and bring him honor.

The LORD will divide the gulf of the Egyptian Sea; he will wave his hand over the Euphrates River and send a strong wind, he will turn it into seven dried-up streams, and enable them to walk across in their sandals.

Look, the name of the LORD comes from a distant place in raging anger and awesome splendor. He speaks angrily and his word is like destructive fire.

Don’t be afraid, despised insignificant Jacob, men of Israel. I am helping you,” says the LORD, your protector, the Holy One of Israel.

Look, the Sovereign LORD is watching the sinful nation, and I will destroy it from the face of the earth. But I will not completely destroy the family of Jacob,” says the LORD.

Who can endure the day of his coming? Who can keep standing when he appears? For he will be like a refiner’s fire, like a launderer’s soap.

“Look! The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will name him Emmanuel,” which means“God with us.”

But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you, handing you over to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and governors because of my name.

But he said to me,“My grace is enough for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” So then, I will boast most gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may reside in me.

The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.

Through faith they conquered kingdoms, administered justice, gained what was promised, shut the mouths of lions,