“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. (Isaiah 55:8-9) We have to admit that there are moments in time when we don't really understand what God is doing. From our perspective, life should go the way we ... [Continue Reading]
In Common (Isaiah 49-53)
We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. (Isaiah 53:6) Did you know that, no matter where you're from, no matter what kind of lineage you have, and regardless of your socio-economic status you have something in common with every other person on earth? Whether you're rich or poor, ... [Continue Reading]
The Danger of Doubt (2 Kings 18:9-19:37; Psalm 46, 80, 135)
Do not let Hezekiah persuade you to trust in the Lord when he says, ‘The Lord will surely deliver us; this city will not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria.’ (2 Kings 18:30) Doubt is an enemy of trust, and since trust must be at the root of man's relationship with God, doubt is naturally one of the first things that the Enemy seeks to instill in God's servants. ... [Continue Reading]
American Idols (Isaiah 40-43, 44-48)
All who make idols are nothing, and the things they treasure are worthless. Those who would speak up for them are blind; they are ignorant, to their own shame. (Isaiah 44:9) There's something kind of silly about idols, isn't there? The very way in which they come about makes them unbelievable. A skilled worker fashions an idol out of some kind of precious metal or ... [Continue Reading]
The Damaging Nature of Pride (Isaiah 37-39; Psalm 76)
Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the Lord Almighty: The time will surely come when everything in your palace, and all that your predecessors have stored up until this day, will be carried off to Babylon. Nothing will be left, says the Lord. (Isaiah 39:5-6) Pride is dangerous. Without realizing what he's doing, the proud person makes decision based on the ... [Continue Reading]
He Will Surely Come (Isaiah 35-36)
Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.” (Isaiah 35:3-4) Are you weary and tired? Does it seem like you can't go on any longer? Are you discouraged or afraid? The words of Isaiah are an ... [Continue Reading]
A Simple Prayer (Isaiah 31-34)
Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress. (Isaiah 33:2) In times of trouble, it's natural to turn to God. In fact, many people turn back to God when things in their lives are less than ideal. Isaiah models a simple prayer for us to pray when we face. Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. God, we ... [Continue Reading]
Being Clay (Isaiah 28-30)
Shall what is formed say to the one who formed it, “You did not make me”? Can the pot say to the potter, “You know nothing”? (Isaiah 29:16b) When I was in college, a friend of mine informed me that students were allowed to visit the art department in the evening and use potting wheels and clay. I had very little prior experience "throwing clay," as it's called, so I ... [Continue Reading]
Sowing and Reaping (Hosea 9-14)
Sow righteousness for yourselves, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the Lord, until he comes and showers his righteousness on you. (Hosea 10:8) Have you ever wondered what you get when you plant apple seeds? Apple trees. Do you know what you get when you plant pumpkin seeds? Pumpkins. Here's a more serious ... [Continue Reading]
When God Can’t be Found (Hosea 5-8)
When they go with their flocks and herds to seek the Lord, they will not find him; he has withdrawn himself from them. (Hosea 5:6) Whereas a person may believe that it's possible to move so far away from God that, when he or she finally does seek Him, He isn't to be found, such a belief simply isn't true. Those who desire to truly know God can find Him when they pursue ... [Continue Reading]
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