Is.42:5-9 Thus says God, the LORD, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people on it and spirit to those who walk in it: "I am the LORD; I have called you in righteousness; I will take you by the hand and keep you; I will give you as a covenant for the people, a light for the nations, to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness. I am the LORD; that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to carved idols. Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them.
Lord God Almighty, Your words are profound. They shake me to my core and make me feel shame. I want to serve you in every way but I know I am a failure. Forgive me my transgressions. Amen
Friday, June 25, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Hezekiah’s Sickness and Recovery
Is.38:1-6 In those days Hezekiah became sick and was at the point of death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him, and said to him, "Thus says the LORD: Set your house in order, for you shall die, you shall not recover."Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, and said, "Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before you in faithfulness and with a whole heart, and have done what is good in your sight." And Hezekiah wept bitterly.
Then the word of the LORD came to Isaiah: fifteen years to your life, I will deliver you and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria, and will defend this city.
I love this bible truth because it lets us know God hears our pleas. Is that not mind boggling that the creator of the universe hears us and cares for us?
Then the word of the LORD came to Isaiah: fifteen years to your life, I will deliver you and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria, and will defend this city.
I love this bible truth because it lets us know God hears our pleas. Is that not mind boggling that the creator of the universe hears us and cares for us?
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Judgment on the Nations
Isaiah means the Lord is salvation. God is our salvation and He will judge the nations! These verses mirror the judgement on the nations in Revelation.
Is.34:1-2 Draw near, O nations, to hear, and give attention, O peoples! Let the earth hear, and all that fills it;
the world, and all that comes from it. For the LORD is enraged against all the nations, and furious against all their host; he has devoted them to destruction, has given them over for slaughter. Is.34:8-10 For the LORD has a day of vengeance, a year of recompense for the cause of Zion. And the streams of Edom shall be turned into pitch, and her soil into sulfur; her land shall become burning pitch. Night and day it shall not be quenched; its smoke shall go up forever. From generation to generation it shall lie waste; none shall pass through it forever and ever.
The Lord God will turn the land of Edom over to the animals. Is.34:15-17 There the owl nests and lays and hatches and gathers her young in her shadow; indeed, there the hawks are gathered, each one with her mate.
Seek and read from the book of the LORD: Not one of these shall be missing; none shall be without her mate. For the mouth of the LORD has commanded, and his Spirit has gathered them. He has cast the lot for them; his hand has portioned it out to them with the line; they shall possess it forever; from generation to generation they shall dwell in it.The Lord God will turn the land of Edom over to the animals. Is.34:15-17 There the owl nests and lays and hatches and gathers her young in her shadow; indeed, there the hawks are gathered, each one with her mate.
Lord, You are holy. We long for Your return. Forgive us when we sin against You. Have mercy on us and forgive us. Hear our cry and heal the land which You have given us. Amen
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
God's Plan or Yours?
Is.30:1 "Ah, stubborn children," declares the LORD,"who carry out a plan, but not mine, and who make an alliance, but not of my Spirit, that they may add sin to sin.
This is God speaking to the Israelites about being a rebellious people. They rely on man's might instead of God. He goes on to tell them what He will do for their unfaithfulness. Is.30:12-13 Therefore thus says the Holy One of Israel,"Because you despise this word and trust in oppression and perverseness and rely on them, therefore this iniquity shall be to you like a breach in a high wall, bulging out, and about to collapse.
This can be applied to us also. My pastor has told us to be careful about making plans without God's direction. All we do is for the glory of God. He speaks to our heart through His word. He has made plans for us if we will but listen to His word. He is Holy God and does show anger. Is.30:27-28 Behold, the name of the LORD comes from afar, burning with his anger, and in thick rising smoke; his lips are full of fury, whose breaking comes suddenly, in an instant. and his tongue is like a devouring fire; his breath is like an overflowing stream that reaches up to the neck; to sift the nations with the sieve of destruction, and to place on the jaws of the peoples a bridle that leads astray. He goes on to tell what He will do if we are obedient; Is.30:18 Therefore the LORD waits to be gracious to you, and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you. For the LORD is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.
Most High God, we want You to be glorified to the ends of the earth. May we never be admired for Your work for You are our Majesty. Amen
This is God speaking to the Israelites about being a rebellious people. They rely on man's might instead of God. He goes on to tell them what He will do for their unfaithfulness. Is.30:12-13 Therefore thus says the Holy One of Israel,"Because you despise this word and trust in oppression and perverseness and rely on them, therefore this iniquity shall be to you like a breach in a high wall, bulging out, and about to collapse.
This can be applied to us also. My pastor has told us to be careful about making plans without God's direction. All we do is for the glory of God. He speaks to our heart through His word. He has made plans for us if we will but listen to His word. He is Holy God and does show anger. Is.30:27-28 Behold, the name of the LORD comes from afar, burning with his anger, and in thick rising smoke; his lips are full of fury, whose breaking comes suddenly, in an instant. and his tongue is like a devouring fire; his breath is like an overflowing stream that reaches up to the neck; to sift the nations with the sieve of destruction, and to place on the jaws of the peoples a bridle that leads astray. He goes on to tell what He will do if we are obedient; Is.30:18 Therefore the LORD waits to be gracious to you, and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you. For the LORD is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.
Most High God, we want You to be glorified to the ends of the earth. May we never be admired for Your work for You are our Majesty. Amen
Monday, June 21, 2010
Faith is Beautiful
There is a precious family whose young son has a brain tumor. They live out this trial in the arms of the Most High God. They have to trust in doctors' wisdom to help keep their young son alive. We pray for them a lot because we know God listens. He gives His wisdom to the doctors. He gives peace to the parents. He gives strength to the young son. He gives us faith to ask in their name, out of love, for His mercy. We know He ordained our days of life when we were in the secret place. He is our Heavenly Father, our King, our friend, our Lord and our Savior. All things come from Him. We do not know the outcome of this trial this precious family is walking through, but one thing is certain, we will thank and praise God forever! Hab.2:4 "Behold, his soul is puffed up; it is not upright within him, but the righteous shall live by his faith. Romans 1:17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, "The righteous shall live by faith." Gal.3:11 Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for "The righteous shall live by faith."
Lord God Almighty, ruler of all, we need Your mercy, wisdom and power everyday. Help us to trust in You and You alone. Job said" Shall we take only good from God and not bad". Lord help us to walk in faith for we know the love You have for Your son Jesus who was obedient in His death and was our sacrificial lamb because of His love for us. Amen
Lord God Almighty, ruler of all, we need Your mercy, wisdom and power everyday. Help us to trust in You and You alone. Job said" Shall we take only good from God and not bad". Lord help us to walk in faith for we know the love You have for Your son Jesus who was obedient in His death and was our sacrificial lamb because of His love for us. Amen
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Fathers, Husbands and Grand-Dads
Ephesians 6: 1-4
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. "Honor your father and mother" (this is the first commandment with a promise), "that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land." Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Fathers, there is nothing like them. They are always there for you no matter what. They give much needed instruction, discipline and love. They wipe away your tears and put a smile back on your face. I miss my Daddy. He is in my heart. No matter how old you get, you are still Daddy's little girl. I watch my husband with our daughters, our grand-daughters and grandson and see what a wonder Dads really are. This man's heart melts when he holds those babies. Thank You Lord for our Dads and Grand-Dads. Thank you for my husband who is always there for me and loves me even when I am mean. I love him and am so blessed to be his wife. Lord, bless all the fathers and husbands. Put Your word in their heart and give them peace in You. Amen
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. "Honor your father and mother" (this is the first commandment with a promise), "that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land." Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Fathers, there is nothing like them. They are always there for you no matter what. They give much needed instruction, discipline and love. They wipe away your tears and put a smile back on your face. I miss my Daddy. He is in my heart. No matter how old you get, you are still Daddy's little girl. I watch my husband with our daughters, our grand-daughters and grandson and see what a wonder Dads really are. This man's heart melts when he holds those babies. Thank You Lord for our Dads and Grand-Dads. Thank you for my husband who is always there for me and loves me even when I am mean. I love him and am so blessed to be his wife. Lord, bless all the fathers and husbands. Put Your word in their heart and give them peace in You. Amen
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Perfect Peace
Isaiah 26: 3-4 You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.
It really is true, perfect peace comes from God. He is a strong tower who is there through good times and bad. When I am feeling shaken by the cares of the world, I run to Him. I know He will be there to comfort me and pick me up. When I am happy and all is well, He is there to be my friend. His word holds all we need to make it through this life. You must need His word like you need air to breathe.
Isaiah 26: 7-9 The path of the righteous is level; you make level the way of the righteous. In the path of your judgments, O LORD, we wait for you; your name and remembrance are the desire of our soul. My soul yearns for you in the night; my spirit within me earnestly seeks you. For when your judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.
Lord God Almighty, save us from ourselves. Our wicked side is forever pushing us to sin. We need Your watchful eye on us at all time. We need Your words to drive us to You. Give us perfect peace in You.
Lord we need You and only You. Amen
It really is true, perfect peace comes from God. He is a strong tower who is there through good times and bad. When I am feeling shaken by the cares of the world, I run to Him. I know He will be there to comfort me and pick me up. When I am happy and all is well, He is there to be my friend. His word holds all we need to make it through this life. You must need His word like you need air to breathe.
Isaiah 26: 7-9 The path of the righteous is level; you make level the way of the righteous. In the path of your judgments, O LORD, we wait for you; your name and remembrance are the desire of our soul. My soul yearns for you in the night; my spirit within me earnestly seeks you. For when your judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.
Lord God Almighty, save us from ourselves. Our wicked side is forever pushing us to sin. We need Your watchful eye on us at all time. We need Your words to drive us to You. Give us perfect peace in You.
Lord we need You and only You. Amen
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