Posts with the tag “god”

Powerful Words from the Prophets“The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is? But I, the LORD, search all hearts and examine secret moti...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“But blessed are those who trust in the LORD and have made the LORD their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“The wonderful possession I have reserved for you will slip from your hands.” – Jeremiah 17:4 (NLT)“Get a Grip” Some years ago, I had a friend who was really sharp. He ...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“LORD, you are my strength and fortress, my refuge in the day of trouble!” – Jeremiah 16:19 (NLT)“Surrounded” Have you ever felt all alone in the middle of a crowd? Hav...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“But the time is coming,” says the LORD, “when people who are taking an oath will no longer say, ‘As surely as the LORD lives, who rescued the people of Israel from the...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsThis is how the LORD responds: “If you return to me, I will restore you so you can continue to serve me. If you speak good words rather than worthless ones, you will be...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Can any of the worthless foreign gods send us rain? Does it fall from the sky by itself? No, you are the one, O LORD our God! Only you can do such things. So we will w...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsThen I said, “O Sovereign LORD, their prophets are telling them, ‘All is well—no war or famine will come. The LORD will surely send you peace.’” Then the LORD said, “Th...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Can an Ethiopian change the color of his skin? Can a leopard take away its spots? Neither can you start doing good, for you have always done evil.” – Jeremiah 13:23 (N...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Listen and pay attention! Do not be arrogant, for the LORD has spoken. Give glory to the LORD your God before it is too late. Acknowledge him before he brings darkness...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“LORD, you always give me justice when I bring a case before you. So let me bring you this complaint: Why are the wicked so prosperous? Why are evil people so happy? Yo...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsThe LORD gave another message to Jeremiah. He said, “Remind the people of Judah and Jerusalem about the terms of my covenant with them.” – Jeremiah 11:1-2 (NLT)“Keeping...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“I know, LORD, that our lives are not our own. We are not able to plan our own course. So correct me, LORD, but please be gentle. Do not correct me in anger, for I woul...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“But the God of Israel is no idol! He is the Creator of everything that exists, including Israel, his own special possession. The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is his name!” ...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“LORD, there is no one like you! For you are great, and your name is full of power. Who would not fear you, O King of nations? That title belongs to you alone! Among al...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsThis is what the LORD says: “Do not act like the other nations, who try to read their future in the stars. Do not be afraid of their predictions, even though other nati...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsThis is what the LORD says: “Don’t let the wise boast in their wisdom, or the powerful boast in their power, or the rich boast in their riches. But those who wish to bo...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“I hurt with the hurt of my people. I mourn and am overcome with grief. Is there no medicine in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why is there no healing for the wou...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will guide you with knowledge and understanding.” – Jeremiah 3:15 (NLT)“Start with the Heart” I recently met with...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Has any nation ever traded its gods for new ones, even though they are not gods at all? Yet my people have exchanged their glorious God for worthless idols!” – Jeremia...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsThe LORD gave me another message. He said, “Go and shout this message to Jerusalem. This is what the LORD says: “I remember how eager you were to please me as a young b...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Get up and prepare for action. Go out and tell them everything I tell you to say. Do not be afraid of them, or I will make you look foolish in front of them. For see, ...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“O Sovereign LORD,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!” The LORD replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever ...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsThe LORD gave me this message: “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nation...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“The LORD first gave messages to Jeremiah during the thirteenth year of the reign of Josiah son of Amon, king of Judah. The LORD’s messages continued throughout the rei...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsThis is what the LORD says: “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. Could you build me a temple as good as that? Could you build me such a resting place? M...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“I will answer them before they even call to me. While they are still talking about their needs, I will go ahead and answer their prayers!” – Isaiah 65:24 (NLT)“Before ...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“The LORD says, ‘I was ready to respond, but no one asked for help. I was ready to be found, but no one was looking for me. I said, ‘Here I am, here I am!’ to a nation ...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“In all their suffering, he also suffered, and he personally rescued them. In his love and mercy, he redeemed them. He lifted them up and carried them through all the y...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen on your walls; they will pray day and night, continually. Take no rest, all you who pray to the LORD.” – Isaiah 62:6 (NLT)“The Watc...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Never again will you be called ‘The Forsaken City’ or ‘The Desolate Land.’ Your new name will be ‘The City of God’s Delight’ and ‘The Bride of God,’ for the LORD delig...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“The LORD will hold you in his hand for all to see—a splendid crown in the hand of God.” – Isaiah 62:3 (NLT)“Significant and Priceless” In October 1988, John Barrier wa...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“The nations will see your righteousness. World leaders will be blinded by your glory. And you will be given a new name by the LORD’s own mouth.” – Isaiah 62:2 (NLT)“Wh...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Because I love Zion, I will not keep still. Because my heart yearns for Jerusalem, I cannot remain silent. I will not stop praying for her until her righteousness shin...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“The Sovereign LORD will show his justice to the nations of the world. Everyone will praise him! His righteousness will be like a garden in early spring, with plants sp...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“I am overwhelmed with joy in the LORD my God! For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation and draped me in a robe of righteousness. I am like a bridegroom dre...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“I am overwhelmed with joy in the LORD my God!” – Isaiah 61:10 (NLT)“Overwhelmed with Joy!” I’m preaching a series on the Fruit of the Spirit right now at church. Yeste...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“You will be called priests of the LORD, ministers of our God.” – Isaiah 61:6 (NLT)“A Kingdom of Priests” Our worship pastor shared a video this week of her 10-year-old...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness,...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance f...  Read More