In times of darkness, and in the times of God’s correction, it is a comfort and and encouragement to know that  God still tells us, “Fear not; I am with you.”

Today’s reading is Isaiah 43 through 45. Be blessed.

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.  For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.  Since thou wast precious in My sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life.
“Fear not: for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west;  I will say to the north, ‘Give up;’ and to the south, ‘Keep not back:’ bring My sons from far, and My daughters from the ends of the earth;  even every one that is called by My name: for I have created him for My glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.”
Isaiah 43:1-7