Thursday, May 14 Do not be afraid, for I am with you.​—Isa. 41:10.

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Thursday, May 14

Do not be afraid, for I am with you.—Isa. 41:10.

 

Jehovah shows that he is with us by giving us his full attention and his warm affection. Note how he expresses his tender and deep feelings for us. “You became precious in my eyes,” says Jehovah. “You were honored, and I have loved you.” (Isa. 43:4) No force in the universe can make Jehovah abandon his love for those who serve him; his loyalty to us is unshakable. (Isa. 54:10) Jehovah does not promise to remove the challenges that make life difficult, but he will not allow “the rivers” of problems to drown us or “the flame” of trials to do us any permanent damage. He guarantees that he will be with us, helping us to “pass through” those challenges. What will Jehovah do? He will help quiet our fears so that we can maintain our integrity to him, even if we face death. (Isa. 41:13; 43:2) When we trust in God’s promise “I will be with you,” we too will be courageous and strong as we endure trials. w19.01 3 ¶4-6

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There is a gentle side to our strong Heavenly Father, as Isaiah warmly describes how Jehovah will lead his people back to their homeland.

Like a loving shepherd he tenderly cares for all our physical and spiritual needs.

 

David was anxious, but Jehovah was with him...

Ps 94:19 When my disquieting thoughts became many inside of me, Your own consolations began to fondle my soul.