ISAIAH 41:10, 13-14 (2024)

ISAIAH 41:10, 13-14

Do not fear, for I am with you,
   do not be afraid, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
   I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.

For I, the Lord your God,
   hold your right hand;
it is I who say to you, ‘Do not fear,
   I will help you.’

Do not fear, you worm Jacob,
   you insect Israel!
I will help you, says the Lord;
   your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.

---- mine,

Fear has no place in love. If you fear Me, you do not have a childlike faith and love for Me. Calling Me the Bridegroom of your soul is just a meaningless phrase if you do not love Me and trust Me, even when the storm becomes a hurricane and you are tossed about and buffeted by the winds, the waves, and all the signs point to the fact that death will swallow you. Even then, if you keep your gaze trustingly on Me, your hand clasped tightly in Mine, and despite the raging storm you, your soul is at peace, is quiet, and at rest because you know that I will not permit a hair of your head to be harmed. This is love ---- my own, that you believe with a certainty born of faith that you are Mine and I AM yours and that no one and nothing can separate you from Me, no one can snatch you from your place of quiet rest in My Sacred Heart. Have no fear ---- my own, continue to pray, to hope, and do not worry your vindication is at hand. Believe! Rejoice! Be glad!