There’s nothing sadder than what is written in Jeremiah 2:13, ” Forsaking the spring of living waters, they dug their own cisterns.” We can not, and will never be able to save ourselves…for it’s only by the blood of Jesus that we are saved from our sinful existence . And it’s then with unspeakable joy that we can drink from that fountain of eternal life.
Tag: isaiah
Isaiah 65:24 ” Before they can call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear.”
Sometimes when I’m praying, I feel like I must get God’s attention before He’ll listen…so I jump up and down, yelling, and waving my arms, thinking maybe He’ll notice me. But this verse says quite the opposite. The Lord is waiting for me to speak, listening for my voice, eager to answer my prayer according to His perfect Will. I don’t have to guess if the Lord has heard my prayer…for He’s already at work.
Isaiah 29:13 ” The Lord says: ‘ This people come near Me with their mouth and honor Me with their lips but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is made up only of rules taught by men.’ “
Another variation of this verse reads,” Their worship of Me is in vain, their teachings are but rules taught by men.” Any time we humans try to help God by thrusting our rules and regulations on His truths, we fail miserably. All we do is end up worshiping the rules and not the Ruler of the universe.
Isaiah 33:6 ” He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.”
The Lord is that stability when life’s events and circumstances come crashing down on our heads. He’s that wall around us when the world is crowding in and threatening to overwhelm. The fear of Him is the beginning of knowledge. (Proverbs 1:7)
Isaiah 43: 18 ” Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past…”
“How many times do we become preoccupied with the past, lingering in the comfort and happiness of fond memories, while the present passes us by? When we’re focused on yesterday, we can miss out on ” God moments” today… those times when the Lord places someone across our path in order to encourage, bless, or guide them. But more importantly, when we’re focused on the past, God can’t prepare us for the future.
Isaiah 25:1 ” O Lord, You are my God; I will exalt You and praise Your name, for in perfect faithfulness You have done marvelous things, things planned long ago.”
God has a plan for your life…it was created and prepared long before you were even born. He has a purpose for your life…designed and perfected before the earth was even formed. Within our Lord’s loving-kindness and favor towards you, He has planned it – so it will be, He has purposed it – so it will stand. (Isaiah 14:24)
Isaiah 37:14 “Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers and read it. Then he went up to the Temple of the Lord and spread it out before the Lord.”
How many of us, after receiving bad news, will immediately – first thing – take it to the Lord? Not after we’ve tried to fix it on our own…not after spending time moaning, groaning and complaining about how mistreated we are…but right away. God wants us to take all our cares in supplication before Him, seeking His mercy…sooner, not later.
Isaiah 42: 8 ” I am the Lord; that is My name! I will not give My glory to another or My praise to idols.”
There is absolutely no one like the Lord. His majesty and splendor cannot be duplicated by anyone or thing in the universe…but we try to place things in front of Him all the time. Things like pride and selfishness, or material wealth and fame we make our idols rather than bowing down to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. But make no mistake, the Lord will not be mocked, nor will He ever yield His glory to another. (Isaiah 48:11)
Isaiah 11:2 ” The Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him – The Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding, the Spirit of Counsel and of Power, the Spirit of Knowledge and of the fear of the Lord – and He will delight in the fear of the Lord.”
The same Spirit that rested on Jesus, rests on you. And so I pray this wonderful revelation of Isaiah for you today. May you be filled to overflowing with an abundance of God’s insight , discernment, and counsel as you make decisions in your life. May He occupy every thought with His sage advise – for the source of all wisdom is in God. Lastly, May you stand ever in awe and reverence before the throne of Grace…because without it, you’d be lost.
Isaiah 6: 8 ” Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘ Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’ “
To be a prophet is a calling…to minister in prophecy is a gift. A wonderful gift that God bestows on a chosen group of Believers to guide and encourage the flock. When the Lord calls you…you receive your identity. When you receive your gifting…you receive your ability. And when you receive the anointing…you receive your purpose.
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