Masters at Manipulative Tactics

“Woe to those who go down to Egypt for helpand rely on horses,who trust in chariots because they are manyand in horsemen because they are very strong,but do not look to the Holy One of Israelor consult the Lord!” (Isaiah 31:1 ESV) Be very careful who you believe and who you put your trust in … Continue reading Masters at Manipulative Tactics

This is The Way, Walk in It

Isaiah 30:21-22 ESV “And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it,’ when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left. Then you will defile your carved idols overlaid with silver and your gold-plated metal images. You will scatter them as unclean things. … Continue reading This is The Way, Walk in It

Lying Tongues

You say one thing,But you do another.You say you’re pure,But have another lover. Your talk is cheap.And your walk is failing.You’re not sincere,So, you can stop your railing. You play your games,And your lips do conquer.You may fool some,But, I have got your number. You plead your case,And say you’re innocent.Your sin declares, though,You must, … Continue reading Lying Tongues

You Turn Things Upside Down

“And the Lord said:‘Because this people draw near with their mouthand honor me with their lips,while their hearts are far from me,and their fear of me is a commandment taught by men,therefore, behold, I will againdo wonderful things with this people,with wonder upon wonder;and the wisdom of their wise men shall perish,and the discernment of … Continue reading You Turn Things Upside Down

They Say, “Tell Us Pleasant Things”

Isaiah 30:1-5,8-11 ESV “Ah, stubborn children,” declares the Lord,“who carry out a plan, but not mine,and who make an alliance, but not of my Spirit,that they may add sin to sin;who set out to go down to Egypt,without asking for my direction,to take refuge in the protection of Pharaohand to seek shelter in the shadow … Continue reading They Say, “Tell Us Pleasant Things”

The Fool Cannot Understand This

“How great are your works, O Lord!Your thoughts are very deep!The stupid man cannot know;the fool cannot understand this:that though the wicked sprout like grassand all evildoers flourish,they are doomed to destruction forever;but you, O Lord, are on high forever.For behold, your enemies, O Lord,for behold, your enemies shall perish;all evildoers shall be scattered.” (Psalms … Continue reading The Fool Cannot Understand This

In This Crazy World

In this crazy world of ours,With emotions flying high,With fear mongers at their worstBlowing everything sky high, Can we trust in what they say?Do their words even make sense?Is it logical to sayThat a few is an event? An agenda, do they have?Is it clear to you right now?That the purpose of it all –To … Continue reading In This Crazy World

When There’s No Hiding Place

“And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him, saying, ‘Save us, Lord; we are perishing.’ And he said to them, ‘Why are … Continue reading When There’s No Hiding Place

Sing Praises to The Lord

Psalms 92:1-4 NASB “It is good to give thanks to the LordAnd to sing praises to Your name, Most High;To declare Your goodness in the morningAnd Your faithfulness by night,With the ten-stringed lute and with the harp,With resounding music on the lyre.For You, Lord, have made me joyful by what You have done,I will sing … Continue reading Sing Praises to The Lord

He is Pouring Out His Spirit

“Be glad, O children of Zion,and rejoice in the Lord your God,for he has given the early rain for your vindication;he has poured down for you abundant rain,the early and the latter rain, as before. “The threshing floors shall be full of grain;the vats shall overflow with wine and oil.I will restore to you the … Continue reading He is Pouring Out His Spirit