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
Christian Devotional
My times with the Lord in His Word
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
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
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
Gossip
“And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. They were filled with all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness. They are gossips, slanderers, haters of God, insolent, haughty, … Continue reading Gossip
He Trains Our Hands for Battle
“Blessed be the Lord, my rock,who trains my hands for war,and my fingers for battle;he is my steadfast love and my fortress,my stronghold and my deliverer,my shield and he in whom I take refuge,who subdues peoples under me.” (Psalms 144:1-2 ESV) I used to believe that humans had power over me that God could do … Continue reading He Trains Our Hands for Battle
Abusers and The Abused
Psalms 62:3-4 ESV “How long will all of you attack a manto batter him,like a leaning wall, a tottering fence?They only plan to thrust him down from his high position.They take pleasure in falsehood.They bless with their mouths,but inwardly they curse. Selah” This passage of Scripture is somewhat open to interpretation, so it can be … Continue reading Abusers and The Abused
Are You Being Abused?
“Fear not, for I am with you;be not dismayed, for I am your God;I will strengthen you, I will help you,I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” “Behold, all who are incensed against youshall be put to shame and confounded;those who strive against youshall be as nothing and shall perish.” (Isaiah 41:10-11 ESV) … Continue reading Are You Being Abused?
Run With It 