God never promised His people an easy way. In fact, His Word warns of the exact opposite. What He did promise, though, is that we’d never face the fire alone. Isaiah 43:2’s promise to ancient Israel remains just as real and relevant to believers today as it was 2,800 years ago:

MAX MAWHIRTER. CO-HOST & CO-WRITER. A pastor, author, and encourager-extraordinaire, Max brings a conversational approach to all ministry, whether in the pulpit, ministering to prisoners, or chatting over coffee. Lately, Max has been sharing the grit, grace, and grounded spiritual insight of his new book, The Man You Script: The Seed, the Tree, & the Fruit—A Real Man’s Guide To A Legacy That Lasts. Saved in 1973, he notes that most men make defining life decisions between ages 18-35—often without guidance, truth, or a clear vision of manhood. He aims to change that statistic.