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
Salvation
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
An Alliance Against God’s Will
Isaiah 30:1-5 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “Woe to the rebellious children,”declares the LORD,“to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine,who form an alliance, but against My will,heaping up sin upon sin.2They set out to go down to Egyptwithout asking My advice,to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protectionand take refuge in Egypt’s shade. 3But … Continue reading An Alliance Against God’s Will
Their Hearts are Far From God
“Gospel Light” Isaiah 29:13-14 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 13Therefore the Lord said:“These people draw near to Me with their mouthsand honor Me with their lips,but their hearts are far from Me.Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men.14Therefore I will again confound these peoplewith wonder upon wonder.The wisdom of the wise will vanish,and … Continue reading Their Hearts are Far From God
Trust in The Lord Forever
Isaiah 26:1-4 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 1In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah:We have a strong city;salvation is established as its walls and ramparts.2Open the gates so a righteous nation may enter—one that remains faithful.3You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind,because he trusts in You.4Trust in … Continue reading Trust in The Lord Forever
The Covering That is Cast Over People
Isaiah 25:6-8 ESV “On this mountain the Lord of hosts will make for all peoplesa feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wine,of rich food full of marrow, of aged wine well refined.And He will swallow up on this mountainthe covering that is cast over all peoples,the veil that is spread over all nations.He … Continue reading The Covering That is Cast Over People
God is My Salvation
Isaiah 12:1-2 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) In that day you will say:“O LORD, I will praise You.Although You were angry with me,Your anger has turned away,and You have comforted me.2Surely God is my salvation;I will trust and not be afraid.For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song,and He also has become my salvation.” … Continue reading God is My Salvation
Run With It 