War, politics, lies, betrayal, the murdering of innocents, our young men and women in uniform dying on a battle field via men of power; takeovers of nations, riots and lawlessness, sin abounding, the church asleep or complacent for the most part; the gospel diluted, and do we even notice? Through all that is going on … Continue reading For Our Nation
Declare to The People
Raise Your Voice! Isaiah 58:1-2 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1Cry aloud, do not hold back!Raise your voice like a ram’s horn.Declare to My people their transgressionand to the house of Jacob their sins.2For day after day they seek Meand delight to know My ways,like a nation that does what is rightand does not forsake the … Continue reading Declare to The People
But The Wicked Are..
The Repentant Who are the repentant, according to the New Testament Scriptures? Biblical repentance is a change of heart and mind leading to a change of attitude and behavior. You were going one direction. Now you have turned, and you are going the opposite direction, away from sin and to God and to obedience to … Continue reading But The Wicked Are..
On a High and Lofty Hill
All of us humans who were born into this world were born with sin natures, in the image of Adam, the first man created by God, and the first man to sin against God. Not one of us, in our own flesh, can be made acceptable to God. We can do nothing in our own … Continue reading On a High and Lofty Hill
Spiritually Blind Watchmen
Isaiah 56:10-12 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 10Israel’s watchmen are blind,they are all oblivious;they are all mute dogs,they cannot bark;they are dreamers lying around,loving to slumber.11Like ravenous dogs,they are never satisfied.They are shepherds with no discernment;they all turn to their own way,each one seeking his own gain:12“Come, let me get the wine,let us imbibe the strong … Continue reading Spiritually Blind Watchmen
Encouragement for The Discouraged
Earlier this morning the Lord had me write a devotional by the title of “God’s Word will Not Return Empty.” And then He encouraged me to record a video presentation of the writing, but with a different title, “Encouragement for The Discouraged,” because that was also a central theme in the message. Usually these are … Continue reading Encouragement for The Discouraged
God’s Word will Not Return Empty
Isaiah 55:9-11 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “9For as the heavens are higher than the earth,so My ways are higher than your waysand My thoughts than your thoughts.10For just as rain and snow fall from heavenand do not return without watering the earth,making it bud and sprout,and providing seed to sow and food to eat,11so My … Continue reading God’s Word will Not Return Empty
Seek The Lord
Isaiah 55:6-8 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 6Seek the LORD while He may be found;call on Him while He is near.7Let the wicked man forsake his wayand the unrighteous man his thoughts;let him return to the LORD,that He may have compassion,and to our God,for He will freely pardon.8“For My thoughts are not your thoughts,neither are your … Continue reading Seek The Lord
The Foolishness of Idolatry
Worthless Treasures Isaiah 44:9-11 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 9All makers of idols are nothing,and the things they treasure are worthless.Their witnesses fail to see or comprehend,so they are put to shame.10Who fashions a god or casts an idolwhich profits him nothing?11Behold, all his companions will be put to shame,for the craftsmen themselves are only human.Let … Continue reading The Foolishness of Idolatry
A Roadway of Holiness
Saturday, March 25, 2017, 10:32 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 35 (NASB). From Darkness to Light (vv. 1-2) “The wilderness and the desert will be glad,And the Arabah will rejoice and blossom;Like the crocusIt will blossom profuselyAnd … Continue reading A Roadway of Holiness
Unwilling to Obey
Pleasant Words Only Isaiah 30:8-11 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 8Go now, write it on a tablet in their presenceand inscribe it on a scroll;it will be for the days to come,a witness forever and ever.9These are rebellious people, deceitful children,children unwilling to obey the LORD’s instruction.10They say to the seers,“Stop seeing visions!”and to the prophets,“Do … Continue reading Unwilling to Obey
Run With It 