Even though I walk through the shadow of death...

In Isaiah it reads:

'I would have perished under my affliction, if it wasn't for your law.'



God has a law - the law of life.



The universe lives by the law of life, it's a simple law; one law.



It speaks, 'Everything is under and by my authority,' Thus sayeth the Lord.



I look back to all I have been through. I know everyone has a story and one day I shall tell you mine. I think about the language used here and here are some thoughts.


'lived':

Learned, experienced, gained wisdom in, as a result of.

'Through':

Not left behind, no barrier or blockage but a steady way through, passing entrance and exit.

'Perish':

To be crushed under the weight of. To be worn out of use of. Exhausting a resource, to die, to exist no more.

It was by God's law of authority that I 'lived through' my afflictions. God authorised my journey with no detours, he allowed all that happened...

Proverbs 16:9 In his heart a man plans his course but the Lord determines his steps

... and I am wiser, more able and mature as a result of this.

I regret nothing, only seeing how God turns all things round, for our good and his glory.

Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

' I would have perished under my afflictions, if it wasn't for your law.'

Thankyou God for your law.