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Thorns and Thistles

I’m not angry. I care. Even if it gives me thistles and thornbushes,I’ll just pull them out and burn them up.Let that vine cling to me for safety, let it find a good and whole life with me,let it hold on for a good and whole life.” Isaiah 27:4-5 God has created in Israel aContinue reading “Thorns and Thistles”

All Said and Done

O Lord, You are my God;I will exalt You, I will praise and give thanks to Your name;For You have done miraculous things,Plans formed long, long ago, [fulfilled] with perfect faithfulness. Isaiah 25:1 The Lord God planned, purposed and executed His plan perfectly, just as He said! I love this chapter! In His time, in His way, in perfect faithfulnessContinue reading “All Said and Done”

I’ll Do It My Way

You built a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the Old Pool,but you did not look to the One who made it, or have regard for the One who planned it long ago. Isaiah 22:11 The warriors of Jerusalem tried to fortify the walls and build a reservoir to keep their city safe. ProblemContinue reading “I’ll Do It My Way”

Trust the Architect

You built a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the Old Pool,but you did not look to the One who made it or have regard for the One who planned it long ago. Isaiah 22:11 The warriors of Jerusalem tried to fortify the walls and build a reservoir to keep their city safe. ProblemContinue reading “Trust the Architect”

Said and Done

1.The Lord will have compassion on Jacob; once again he will choose Israel and will settle them in their own land. 31 The Lord will have compassion on Jacob; once again he will choose Israel and will settle them in their own land.32 What answer shall be given to the envoys of that nation? “The Lord has established Zion, and in her his afflicted people will find refuge.” Isaiah 14:Continue reading “Said and Done”

Join in Weeping

So I weep, as Jazer weeps,for the vines of Sibmah.Heshbon and Elealeh,I drench you with tears! Isaiah 16:9 God cries, weeps over the destruction that the wicked bring on themselves. His heart is broken over His fallen creation. He even tells His people to take in the fugitives from Moab who are fleeing this great destruction. Continue reading “Join in Weeping”

Insignificant Things Matter

The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them. Isaiah 11:6 Prophecy of the day when all will be at peace; large and small, leaders and servants, kings and slaves, rich and poor.Continue reading “Insignificant Things Matter”

Let the Son Shine In

The people walking in darkness have seen a great light;on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. Isaiah 9:2 Isaiah continues his prophecy of the future coming of Jesus. Jesus will bring light into the darkness caused by sin. The NIV says, “to those who walk in the land ofContinue reading “Let the Son Shine In”

Unexpected Command

If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.’”10 Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, 11 “Ask the Lord your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.” Isaiah 7:9 The Lord had made a promise to Ahaz through the prophet Isaiah that Israel would not be overtaken by two warringContinue reading “Unexpected Command”

Bad News -Good News

“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty;the whole earth is full of his glory.” Isaiah 6 Isaiah is brought into the presence of the Almighty God and gets a glimpse of the heavenly hosts praising God. It brings him to his knees in humility and awe. When I look at this scripture I shiver at the thought ofContinue reading “Bad News -Good News”