Are you in deep water? Are you still in the boat? Is the trip getting scary?
Did you sign up for a 3-hour tour and get Gilligan’s Island?
God’s people were familiar with rough seas. Literally and metaphorically.
At a time in my life when I felt like the water was closing in over me, the Lord led me to this verse. I found comfort, reassurance and hope. Not only did the verse speak to me, but I heard a melody and a picture formed in my mind.
Whatever you’re experiencing, I am asking God to speak to you as well, through these verses, and this song He gave me.
Begin by putting your own name into the verse Isaiah 43:1
But now, this is what the Lord says – He who created you, _____,
He who formed you _____:
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you, _____;
I have summoned you by name; you, _____ are mine.
Through the Water
Sometimes the sea around us gets too rough
But we think we can handle it all. We think we’re so tough
The water deepens and we can’t make it thru
And then Jesus reaches out His hand to you
Chorus He will go with you thru the water
Though the darkness swirls around you
Do not fear it will not drown you ’cause He is with you thru the water
This world will cause you suffering and pain
Oh but God has overcome this world, His victory is your gain
So count on Jesus, He’ll always be true
And take the hand He’s reaching out to you
Chorus He will go with you thru the water
Though the darkness swirls around you
Do not fear it will not drown you ’cause He is with you thru the water
And though the darkness fills you with despair
Just count on Jesus He is always there
And he’ll be with you thru the water
Chorus He will go with you thru the water
Though the darkness swirls around you
Do not fear it will not drown you ’cause He is with you
Jesus is with you
He’s always with you, thru the water
(c) 1993 Laura Fail Shaffer