Isaiah 43:1 NLT
But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you. O
Israel, the one who formed you says, “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed
you. I have called you by name; you are mine.
Isaiah 43:1-4 MSG
But now, God’s Message, the God who made you in the
first place, Jacob, the One who got you started, Israel: “Don’t be afraid, I’ve redeemed you. I’ve called your name. You’re mine. When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you. When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down. When you’re between a rock and a hard place, it won’t be a dead
end— Because I am God, your personal God, The Holy of Israel, your
Savior. I paid a huge price for you: all of Egypt, with rich Cush and Seba
thrown in! That’s how much you mean to me! That’s how much I love you!
I’d sell off the whole world to get you back, trade the creation just
for you
God is relentlessly pursuing more of you.
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God pursues you in spite of you.
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God refuses to let our barriers keep Him out.
John 4:9 NLT
The woman was surprised, for Jews refuse to have
anything to do with Samaritans. She said to Jesus, “You are a Jew, and I am a Samaritan woman. Why are you asking me for a drink?”
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Isiah 43:1 NLT
But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who
created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says, “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine.
God is relentlessly pursuing more of you no matter how you see yourself.
