Isaiah 43
1-3 "Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Saviour.
5." Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will gather you and your children from east and west. I will say to the north and south, 'Bring my sons and daughters back to Israel from the distant corners of the earth. Bring all who claim me as their God, for I have made them for my glory. It was I who created them'"
14. "For your sakes I will send an army against Babylon, forcing the Babylonians to flee in those ships they are so proud of. I am the Lord, your Holy One, Israel's Creator and King. I am the Lord, who opened a way through the waters, making a dry path through the sea."
19. "For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland. The wild animals in the fields will thank me, the jackals and owls, too, for giving them water in the desert. Yes, I will make rivers in the dry wasteland, so my chosen people can be refreshed. I have made Israel for myself, and they will someday honour me before the whole world.
Father God, you are so faithful. You are the good shepherd that leads us beside still waters. Your give us your living water to sustain us, you supply all our needs. Jesus, we know that you can make a way in the wilderness - we ask you mighty God, open up a way for people to escape danger. You always come through time and time again, we read in your living word all the incredible, impossible things that your did to rescue your people - do it again Lord!
May faith and hope rise again for all those in this desperate situation, as they look to you fill their very being with your spirit and all the gifts that come with it. I pray for a refreshing. Thank you Jesus