We want the blessing of God. But we avoid, ignore, pretend it isn’t true, and stop up our ears concerning God’s judgement. In reading the end of the book of Isaiah this morning, I was struck by the stark contrast between God fulfilling His promise to...
How often have we felt that way? We want God to show up big time. Our desire to see the physical representation of God manifested in our situation. Right now. We find Israel longing for this. They were longing to see God. That He would show His power. Isaiah 64:1-2...
Reading in Isaiah 56-58. God again speaks to the people of Israel about a future hope. How He will restore them to the land. But He addresses their worship. They can’t understand why God is not paying attention to their acts of worship. Isaiah 58:2-3 For day...
Isaiah 55:1-3a 55 “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. God is the giver of life. God is the maker of all things....
Reading the prophecy of Jesus and His suffering in Isaiah. It was a profound reminder of what Jesus paid for us. Isaiah 52:14 14 Just as there were many who were appalled at him— his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any man and his form marred...