God asks, "Do you trust Me?"
Isaiah 43:1-2 "But now thus says the LORD, He who created you, O Jacob, He who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through the fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you." God gave me a picture. Imagine lying on your back on an inflatable going down a lazy river. It is a beautiful sunny day, with clear skies, a cool breeze, and the birds singing. You're smiling up at God, thinking how beautiful life is. God asks, "Do you trust Me?" Of course! The sun is shining radiantly, the birds are singing, there is a cool relaxing breeze waltzing through the space, and you are on a soothing, relaxing ride around steady reliable loops. You consider proving your trust in God by taking a nap. The atmosphere is so relaxing, and this ride is so steady. You don't re