Isaiah 45-48
What God said to me – There is no one besides Me. “I AM” the Lord and there is no other – the one forming light and creating darkness – causing well-being and creating calamity. “I AM” the Lord who does all of these. You read this in My word, but do you believe it? It is easy to believe that well-being and light are from Me because that is what you want – that is what everyone wants. They want an easy, prosperous, wonderful life. The problem is that people think they can gain this on their own – they refuse to turn to Me or acknowledge Me. Very few understand that I also use darkness and calamity to accomplish My purposes, both in those who are Mine and in those who are not. Very few truly understand that “I AM” in control of it all. When you finally understand this, you will be able to walk in peace and you will be able to rejoice no matter the circumstances.