Friday, October 23, 2015, 5:05 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Courageous!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 66 (NASB). They Did Evil (vv. 1-4) Thus says the Lord, “Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. Where then is a house you could build … Continue reading A Monster Storm
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Prayers and Confessions
Thursday, October 22, 2015, 9:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “A Believer’s Prayer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 64 (NASB). Prayer for Justice (vv. 1-3) Oh, that You would rend the heavens and come down, That the mountains might quake at Your presence— As fire … Continue reading Prayers and Confessions
Questions without Answers
Wednesday, October 21, 2015, 11:47 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Believe Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 63:11-19 (NASB). Recap (chaps. 58-63) The people of God were living in spiritual adultery and idolatry. They were living in rebellion against Almighty God. They went through the … Continue reading Questions without Answers
A Shocker
Tuesday, October 20, 2015, 3:00 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Your Grace Divine.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 63 (Selected vv. NASB). He Redeemed Them (vv. 7-9) I shall make mention of the lovingkindnesses of the Lord, the praises of the Lord, According to all … Continue reading A Shocker
Darkness and Light
Saturday, October 17, 2015, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “You Are Loving and Forgiving.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 60:1-3 (NASB). “Arise, shine; for your light has come, And the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. “For behold, darkness will cover the … Continue reading Darkness and Light
A False Image
Friday, October 16, 2015, 8:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Letters.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 59:15-20 (NASB). Truth is Lacking (v. 15a) Yes, truth is lacking; And he who turns aside from evil makes himself a prey. The president of the United States … Continue reading A False Image
Himself a Prey
Thursday, October 15, 2015, 8:19 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “The Letters.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 59:1-15a (NASB). Your Iniquities (vv. 1-2) Behold, the Lord’s hand is not so short That it cannot save; Nor is His ear so dull That it cannot hear. … Continue reading Himself a Prey
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
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