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Bible verse
Isaiah 43:2
“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.”
What it means
God does not promise a life without deep water or fire. He promises something better: His presence in the middle of it. The floods may rise and the heat may press close, but they will not swallow us whole, because the Lord walks through with us. Suffering is real, yet it is never solitary for those who belong to Him. Jesus entered the deepest waters and the hottest flame of the cross so that nothing we face could ever separate us from His nearness or His keeping.
Isaiah 43:2 at a glance
| Reference | Isaiah 43:2 |
|---|---|
| Book | Isaiah |
| Chapter to read it in | Isaiah 43 |
| Topic | trials |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Isaiah 41:10
- Joshua 1:9
- Psalms 66:12
- Psalms 23:4
- Daniel 3:25-27
- 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
- Psalms 91:15
- 1 Peter 4:12-13
- Deuteronomy 31:6-8
- Psalms 91:3-5
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Isaiah 43:2?
It is in Isaiah, in Isaiah 43. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Isaiah 43:2?
Readers most often set it beside Isaiah 41:10, Joshua 1:9, Psalms 66:12, Psalms 23:4. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Isaiah 43:2?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Jesus, you see Isaiah 43:2 and you know every person there by name. We bring you Isaiah 43:2, trials. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read all of Isaiah 43 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Isaiah 43:2 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
