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”
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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”
Bitter Grapes
What do you think is going on between me and my vineyard?Can you think of anything I could have done to my vineyard that I didn’t do?When I expected good grapes, why did I get bitter grapes? Isaiah 5:2 God had done everything possible to produce juicy sweet grapes but got “sour grapes” instead. Why?Continue reading “Bitter Grapes”
A Shelter in the Time of Storm
Then the Lord will create over all of Mount Zion and over those who assemble there a cloud of smoke by day and a glow of flaming fire by night; over everything the glory[c] will be a canopy. 6 It will be shelter and shade from the heat of the day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and rain. Isaiah 4:5-6(NIV) Over allContinue reading “A Shelter in the Time of Storm”
False Security
10 Tell the righteous it will be well with them,for they will enjoy the fruit of their deeds. Isaiah 3:10 Amid all the horrible judgements on the wicked and unfaithful in Israel, God drops in this word to the righteous. When all hell breaks loose, do not fear, I know your deeds and will reward the fruitContinue reading “False Security”
Made to Worship
The tribe of Dan officially adopts the idolatry that Micah built.. Judges 18:30 The tribe of Danites seeking for a place to settle, came against Micah and stole his idols and priest for their own worship and threatened him if he came after them. I see in this story man’s need to worship something orContinue reading “Made to Worship”
Harassment vs. Obedience
Delilah said to Samson, “Until now you have mocked me and told me lies. Judges 16:13 Observation The story of Samson is a much sadder story than I imagined from childhood. This story has so much to it but I will settle here for the sake of one point. Samson was dedicated to the Lord fromContinue reading “Harassment vs. Obedience”
No Shortcuts
And Manoah said to his wife, “We shall surely die, because we have seen God!” But his wife said to him, “If the LORD had desired to kill us, He would not have accepted a burnt offering and a grain offering from our hands, nor would He have shown us all these things, nor would He haveContinue reading “No Shortcuts”
Think Before You Speak
36. So she said to him, “My father, if you have given your word to the LORD, do to me according to what has gone out of your mouth, because the LORD has avenged you of your enemies, the people of Ammon.” Judges 11:36 Jephthah became the leader in Israel and asked the Lord to grant him victoryContinue reading “Think Before You Speak”
