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”
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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”
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”
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”
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”
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