Powerful Words from the Prophets“And when he comes, he will open the eyes of the blind and unplug the ears of the deaf. The lame will leap like a deer, and those who cannot speak will sing for joy!” – Isaiah 35:5-6 (NLT)“Jesus Still Can!” I love this beautiful prophecy that Isaiah gives about the ministry of Jesus. Everywhere He went, He did exactly what Isaiah said He would do. He touched the eye...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“For the LORD is our judge, our lawgiver, and our king. He will care for us and save us.” – Isaiah 33:22 (NLT)“Divine Government” Growing up, one of the classes most of us have to take in high school is Government class. We learn that Congress is the Legislative Branch of our government. They make the laws. We learn that the President of the United States heads up t...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“The LORD will be our Mighty One. He will be like a wide river of protection that no enemy can cross, that no enemy ship can sail upon.” – Isaiah 33:21 (NLT)“Our Protector” Isaiah reminds us today that our God is a Protector. As His people, we are to be praying for His protection, seeking His protection, and trusting Him for protection. With so many forces at work i...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“In that day He will be your sure foundation, providing a rich store of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD will be your treasure.” – Isaiah 33:6 (NLT)“The Secret Treasure” Sunday, in my message at church, I talked about how WE are God’s plan for spreading the Good News about Jesus. Jesus told His disciples before He left, “As God the Father sent ...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Though the LORD is very great and lives in heaven, he will make Jerusalem his home of justice and righteousness.” – Isaiah 33:5 (NLT)“God’s Home Is Now with Us” We often miss how profound this verse is. Isaiah reminds the people that “the LORD is very great and lives in heaven.” Which the people understood. God was unreachable, untouchable, and unknowable. He was a...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“The enemy runs at the sound of your voice. When you stand up, the nations flee!” – Isaiah 33:3 (NLT)“The Lord Is Our Victory!” As I read our verse for today, I thought of Paul’s words in Romans 8, “If God be for us, who can be against us?” The answer is, “No one!” I thought it was interesting that one of the commentators I read on this passage said that it was beli...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“But LORD, be merciful to us, for we have waited for you. Be our strong arm each day and our salvation in times of trouble.” – Isaiah 33:2 (NLT)“The Danger of Independence” Independence. Isn’t that what we fight for from the day we’re born? One of the first words we learn as a toddler is “Mine!” Then we progress to one of our first full sentences, “I can do it MYSEL...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Even the hotheads will be full of sense and understanding.” – Isaiah 32:4 (NLT)“Healing Inside and Out” Do you believe that our God is a Healer? Do you believe He can heal us, body, mind, spirit, and emotions? Many people don’t. Oh, they believe God can heal our bodies. They have no trouble praying for themselves or others when it’s for disease, injury, or cancer. ...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Then everyone who has eyes will be able to see the truth, and everyone who has ears will be able to hear it.” – Isaiah 32:3 (NLT)“Lord, Show Us Your Truth!” This is such an interesting prophecy about the coming of Jesus. Isaiah points out in our passage that “everyone who has eyes will be able to see the truth, and everyone who has ears will be able to hear it.” Je...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Each one will be like a shelter from the wind and a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in the desert and the shadow of a great rock in a parched land.” – Isaiah 32:2 (NLT)“Just What We Need” I’m preaching a series right now called “Before I Go.” It’s a series that looks at some of the things Jesus said to His disciples before He went to the cross. Since t...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, “This is the way you should go,” whether to the right or to the left.” – Isaiah 30:21 (NLT)“Listen to Your Instructor” My wife struggles with directions. She gets lost fairly easily and has to really think about it to know which way is “right” and which way is “left.” As you can imagine, I have quite a...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“O people of Zion, who live in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. He will be gracious if you ask for help. He will surely respond to the sound of your cries.” – Isaiah 30:19 (NLT)“Real Men Ask for Help” I was reading a fascinating article from a study done in Britain a few years back. Macmillan Cancer Support, which is one of the largest charities in Britain, set out...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“For the LORD is a faithful God. Blessed are those who wait for his help.” – Isaiah 30:18 (NLT)“Our God Is Faithful” I love these words of wisdom from Isaiah today. There are two profound truths that are good for us to remember. The first is that God is FAITHFUL. The other day, as I walked and prayed, I spent some time just reflecting on all the ways that God has be...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“So the LORD must wait for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion.” – Isaiah 30:18 (NLT)“God’s Waiting” Several years ago, I read a fascinating book called “The Man Who Listens To Horses.” It’s the story of horse trainer Monty Roberts, who is the basis of the movie “The Horse Whisperer,” starring Robert Redford. The big idea of the book is abo...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“What sorrow awaits my rebellious children,” says the LORD. “You make plans that are contrary to mine. You make alliances not directed by my Spirit, thus piling up your sins.” – Isaiah 30:1 (NLT)“God’s Way Is Better” There was a really sad story I read several years ago about a teacher in Wisconsin who got scammed out of her life savings. When she realized she had b...

Powerful Words from the ProphetsThat is why the LORD, who redeemed Abraham, says to the people of Israel, “My people will no longer be ashamed or turn pale with fear. For when they see their many children and all the blessings I have given them, they will recognize the holiness of the Holy One of Jacob. They will stand in awe of the God of Israel.” – Isaiah 29:22-23 (NLT)“Gratitude and Growing Up”...

Powerful Words from the ProphetsHow foolish can you be? He is the Potter, and he is certainly greater than you, the clay! Should the created thing say of the one who made it, “He didn’t make me”? Does a jar ever say, “The potter who made me is stupid”? – Isaiah 29:16 (NLT)“God’s Advisers” Imagine a few scenarios with me for a moment. Picture me walking into the service department of a local car de...

Powerful Words from the ProphetsWhat sorrow awaits those who try to hide their plans from the LORD, who do their evil deeds in the dark! “The LORD can’t see us,” they say. “He doesn’t know what’s going on!” – Isaiah 29:15 (NLT)“God Is Always Watching” Who are you when nobody is looking? That’s a great character question to sit with once in a while. Because, if we’re honest, we’re not always the sa...

Powerful Words from the ProphetsAnd so the Lord says, “These people say they are mine. They honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. And their worship of me is nothing but man-made rules learned by rote.” – Isaiah 29:13 (NLT)“Don’t Get the Cart Before the Horse” When I was growing up, if you had asked me, “What does it mean to be a ‘Christian,’ I would have given you all the “do...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Therefore, this is what the Sovereign LORD says: “Look! I am placing a foundation stone in Jerusalem, a firm and tested stone. It is a precious cornerstone that is safe to build on. Whoever believes need never be shaken.” – Isaiah 28:16 (NLT)“Jesus, Our Cornerstone” On June 4, 1979, the American Institute of Architects met in Kansas City for its annual convention. ...