[Applause] welcome to today's encouragement from our daily bread my name is Brent Hackett and I've entitled today's devotion encouraged by God's promises it was a long day at the hospital still no answers to the sickness that Afflicted a young bright 19-year-old arriving home the family felt discouraged to their surprise a nicely decorated box sat on the step with Isaiah 43 and2 printed on the front inside were assorted encouraging Bible verses that friends had written out by hand the next hour was spent being encouraged by scripture and the thoughtful gesture of the family's friends people going
through tough times or family challenges can always use a heartfelt boost scripture either a large portion or just a verse can encourage you a friend or family member Isaiah 43 is filled with little bits of encouragement received either individually or as a whole consider a few Choice thoughts God has created you formed you redeemed you and called you by name God will be with you he's the Holy One of Israel and he is our savior as you consider the promises of God may they encourage you and as he provides what you need you can encourage
someone else the verse box didn't cost a lot but its impact was priceless even after 5 years some of those verse cards are still cherished by the [Music] family today's our daily bread devotional scripture reading is from Isaiah chter 43 verses 1 to5 but now this is what the Lord says he who created you Jacob he who formed you Israel do not fear for I have redeemed you I have summoned you by name you are mine when you pass through the waters I will be with you and when you pass through the rivers they will
not sweep over you when you walk through the fire you will not be burned the Flames will not set you Ablaze for I am the Lord your God the Holy One of Israel your savior I give Egypt for your Ransom Kush and siba in your stead since you are precious and honored in my sight and because I love you I will give people in exchange for you nations in exchange for your life do not be afraid for I am with you I will bring your children from the East and gather you from the West let's
pray dear God we thank you today that the scriptures are full of promises and that we can be encouraged even by one verse at just the right time thank you in Jesus name amen thanks for listening today my name is Brent Hackett and today's encouragement was provided by Our Daily Bread Ministries
