Posts with the category “daily-devotional”

Powerful Words from the Prophets“In that day, the remnant of Israel, the survivors of Jacob, will no longer rely on him who struck them down but will truly rely on the LORD, the Holy One of Israel. A ...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsThe Lord has sent a message against Jacob; it will fall on Israel. All the people will know it—Ephraim and the inhabitants of Samaria—who say with pride and arrogance o...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets"Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“For as in the day of Midian’s defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor.” – Isaiah 9:4 (NLT)“I ...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder.” – Isaia...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.” – Isaiah 9:2 (NLT)“Keep Calm and Shine On” ...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.” – Isaiah 9:2 (NLT)“Is He YOUR Guiding Light...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.” – Isaiah 9:2 (NLT)“Relentlessly Hopeful” My...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Nevertheless, that time of darkness and despair will not go on forever. The land of Zebulun and Naphtali will be humbled, but there will be a time in the future when G...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsPeople who contradict his word are completely in the dark. They will go from one place to another, weary and hungry. And because they are hungry, they will rage and cur...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Someone may say to you, ‘Let’s ask the mediums and those who consult the spirits of the dead. With their whisperings and mutterings, they will tell us what to do.’ But...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Preserve the teaching of God; entrust his instructions to those who follow me. I will wait for the LORD, who has turned away from the descendants of Jacob. I will put ...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“The LORD has given me a strong warning not to think like everyone else does. He said, ‘Don’t call everything a conspiracy, like they do, and don’t live in dread of wha...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“They are rejoicing over what will happen to King Rezin and King Pekah.” – Isaiah 8:6 (NLT)“Put Down Your Rock” Tony Tran was hired this past November by the St. John t...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsThen the LORD spoke to me again and said, “My care for the people of Judah is like the gently flowing waters of Shiloah, but they have rejected it. – Isaiah 8:5-6 (NLT)...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“All right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsLater, the LORD sent this message to King Ahaz: “Ask the LORD your God for a sign of confirmation, Ahaz. Make it as difficult as you want—as high as heaven or as deep a...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“When Ahaz, son of Jotham and grandson of Uzziah, was king of Judah, King Rezin of Syria and Pekah son of Remaliah, the king of Israel, set out to attack Jerusalem. How...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“But as a terebinth or oak tree leaves a stump when it is cut down, so Israel’s stump will be a holy seed.” – Isaiah 6:13 (NLT)“Seeds of Hope” I read a fascinating arti...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsThen I said, “Lord, how long will this go on?” – Isaiah 6:11 (NLT)“Are We There Yet?” When our boys were young, we took a 5-week, cross-country trip with them in our va...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsAnd he said, “Yes, go, and say to this people, ‘Listen carefully, but do not understand. Watch closely, but learn nothing.’ Harden the hearts of these people. Plug thei...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsThen I heard the Lord asking, “Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?” I said, “Here I am. Send me.” – Isaiah 6:6-7 (NLT)“Pick Me!” Have ...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsThen one of the seraphim flew to me with a burning coal he had taken from the altar with a pair of tongs. He touched my lips with it and said, “See, this coal has touch...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsThen I said, “It’s all over! I am doomed, for I am a sinful man. I have filthy lips, and I live among a people with filthy lips. Yet I have seen the King, the LORD of H...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“They were calling out to each other, ‘Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Heaven’s Armies! The whole earth is filled with his glory!’” – Isaiah 6:3 (NLT)“Don’t Miss His Gl...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Attending him were mighty seraphim, each having six wings. With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew.” – Isaiah...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“…and the train of his robe filled the Temple.” – Isaiah 6:1 (NLT)“Our Conquering King” This is one of those verses that can blow right by us because we live in such a ...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“He was sitting on a lofty throne…” – Isaiah 6:1 (NLT)“A Not So Common King” Have you lost your sense of “awe” when it comes to God? It happens sometimes. We get famili...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“It was in the year King Uzziah died that I saw the Lord.” – Isaiah 6:1 (NLT)“A Fresh Glimpse of God” When’s the last time you caught a fresh glimpse of God? God is lik...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“What sorrow for those who get up early in the morning looking for a drink of alcohol and spend long evenings drinking wine to make themselves flaming drunk. They furni...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“He plowed the land, cleared its stones, and planted it with the best vines. In the middle he built a watchtower and carved a winepress in the nearby rocks. Then he wai...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“But in that day, the branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious; the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of all who survive in Israel.” – Isaiah 4:2 (...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Tell the godly that all will be well for them. They will enjoy the rich reward they have earned! But the wicked are doomed, for they will get exactly what they deserve...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Human pride will be brought down, and human arrogance will be humbled.” – Isaiah 2:11 (NLT)“Kill the Pride Before Your Pride Kills YOU!” Sometimes we are our own worst...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“In the last days, the mountain of the LORD’s house will be the highest of all—the most important place on earth. It will be raised above the other hills, and people fr...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Zion will be restored by justice; those who repent will be revived by righteousness.” – Isaiah 1:27 (NLT)“Restoration” The prophets are a bit of a downer to read becau...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Come now, let’s settle this,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them ...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Why do you continue to invite punishment? Must you rebel forever? Your head is injured, and your heart is sick. You are battered from head to foot--covered with bruise...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Even an ox knows its owner, and a donkey recognizes its master’s care—but Israel doesn’t know its master. My people don’t recognize my care for them.” – Isaiah 1:3 (NL...  Read More