Wednesday, October 14, 2015, 7:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Hideth My Soul.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 58:1-12 (NASB). Cry Loudly (vv. 1-3a) “Cry loudly, do not hold back; Raise your voice like a trumpet, And declare to My people their transgression And … Continue reading He Gives Strength
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The Heart of the Contrite
Tuesday, October 13, 2015, 11:09 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 57 (Selected vv. NASB). Offspring of an Adulterer (vv. 3-4, 6c-8) “But come here, you sons of a sorceress, Offspring of an adulterer and a prostitute. “Against … Continue reading The Heart of the Contrite
Servant of The Lord
We, as followers of Christ, have all been called to be his servants and witnesses in taking the gospel to the ends of the earth, in making disciples (of Christ) of all nations, and in teaching them to obey the commandments of Jesus Christ. We are to serve the Lord with our whole heart and … Continue reading Servant of The Lord
O Captive Daughter
Monday, October 12, 2015, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 52:1-12 (NASB). Wake Up! (vv. 1-2) Awake, awake, Clothe yourself in your strength, O Zion; Clothe yourself in your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city; For … Continue reading O Captive Daughter
Opposites Attract
Saturday, October 10, 2015, 12:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 50:1-3 (NASB). Spiritual Adultery (v. 1) Thus says the Lord, “Where is the certificate of divorce By which I have sent your mother away? Or to whom … Continue reading Opposites Attract
Not In Truth
Thursday, October 8, 2015, 5:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Letters.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 48 (Selected NASB). Nor In Righteousness (vv. 1-2) “Hear this, O house of Jacob, who are named Israel And who came forth from the loins of Judah, Who … Continue reading Not In Truth
Without a Throne
Tuesday, October 6, 2015, 7:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 47 (quoting vv. 1-7 NASB). “Come down and sit in the dust, O virgin daughter of Babylon; Sit on the ground without a throne, O daughter of … Continue reading Without a Throne
That We May Know
Monday, October 5, 2015, 6:22 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 45:1-8 (NASB). His Anointed (vv. 1-3) Thus says the Lord to Cyrus His anointed, Whom I have taken by the right hand, To subdue nations before him … Continue reading That We May Know
Here is Your God
This passage in Isaiah 40 is an encouragement to us today to speak to our own people and to the church, proclaiming who God is and all that he has done and desires to do for us. We are not to be afraid of the people, but we are to boldly share aloud the truths … Continue reading Here is Your God
For Our Sake
Saturday, October 3, 2015, 11:04 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 43:14-44:5 (NASB). He Makes a Way (43:14-19) Thus says the Lord your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel, “For your sake I have sent to Babylon, And … Continue reading For Our Sake