*TOPIC : CAN JESUS BE WITH YOU IN THE FIRE ANS STILL BE BURNT?*(Series 1) Scripture Reading: Isaiah 43:2 *"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you."*(AMP) It's another glorious day, glory to God for the unmeasurable Grace and mercy that we enjoy daily! Hallelujah. As the Holy Spirit will be leading us to this new series, He will release great help to us in Jesus Christ name. Amen! Can Jesus be with you in the fire and still be burnt? A capital NO. What will be your response to that question? *But what I love about this promise in the above scripture is, it assumes we will walk through fire or difficult times. It isn’t an if, it’s a when.* Hear this truth, everyone has a season of their fire and water. The fire and water season in this context simply mean the difficult time. Jesus has affirmed *"that surely, in this race, we will encounter tribulations but that we should cheer up for He has overcome the world."* At early stage of our marriage, it was indeed a fire and water season for my wife and I. *We had three consecutives miscarriages and the most painful one is about eight months when all babies things are ready and families, friends and church members are already in an expectant of a day of good news and celebration from us.* The flames of grief threaten to engulf us, but we aren’t alone in our grief. The Lord is with us. When we let the Lord walk through the flames of grief with us, we come out on the other side unburned. How do we walk through the fire with Jesus? If you already know Him as your Savior, take His hand by reading His Word and spending time with Him daily. Romans 10:9 tells us, *“If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”* To be continue tomorrow morning by God's Grace. Good morning and do have a great day, peace. *Prayer point:* Thank you Jesus for staying with me in this fire and water of life and that I will not be burnt in Jesus Christ name. Amen! T.S. AFOLAYAN