Deep Waters

When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you.
Isaiah 43:2, NLT

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. Isaiah 43:2 NRSV

I'm really glad I subscribed to this KLOVE encouraging word thing. Otherwise I'd probably never get to verses like these. This is supposed to be a comforting verse. But I wonder why he says "deep waters" as opposed to something like "tough times" or something like that. I like the way the second one sounds. But why choose that kind of imagery. Maybe he's just trying to get across the point that no matter what you're going through in life, God is with you and will not let you be overwhelmed. Sounds good. That's about as deep as I can get for now. I'm sure when I think about it more, then more will come to me. At least, I hope so.