“”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.
When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will to drown.
When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.
For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.
I gave Egypt as a ransom for your freedom; I gave Ethiopia and Sea in your place. Others were given in exchange for you. I traded their lives for yours because you are precious to me. You are honored, and I love you.
Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will gather you and your children from east and west. I will say to the north and south, Bring my sons and daughters back to Israel form distance corners of the earth.
Bring all who claim Me as their God, for I have made them for My glory. I was the one who created them.”” (Isaiah 43, vv. 1-7, NLT)