Creative Space for Wanderers
Today we finish our journey through the book of Isaiah. It’s hard to appreciate the kind of ministry prophets had back in those times. They didn’t publish books or go on speaking tours. In fact, most of the time when they showed up it was more a threat than a treat. The last chapters remind …
From recognition of my many sins to the image of Beulah Land, through the land of despair and discouragement, today’s reading was a challenge for me for deep personal reasons. God is so faithful as I read this morning. I hoped He would speak to me in these verses and then it happened–nearly the last …
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and We’re all over the charts this morning, covering several topics in these chapters. Psalm 105 does a good job of preparing us for the reading this morning: Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced, you his servants, the descendants of Abraham, his chosen ones, the children of Jacob. …
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Isaiah provides a promise of future glory to Jerusalem in chapter 54 and an open invitation to drink from the fountain in chapter 55. Chapter 55 is cross-referenced like crazy! Just 13 verses with 106 cross-references that span the Bible. Take some time and read this chapter, one that is full of imagery and promise …
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So many fond memories come from verses in these chapters today. The Almighty God, lover of our souls, calls out to us through Isaiah with great words that get beyond the suffering, the temporary pain of today. Soak up the words. Know that the Lord of all loves his people deeply. Therefore hear this, you afflicted …
and The prelude to the proclamation of Immanuel, Isaiah’s words in this chapters are direct, yet filled with hope and promise for a new day. It’s remarkable that he includes the Gentiles as part of the great commission in Chapter 49. Chapter 50 winds up like the strong words of a street preacher shouting, “Repent!” …
Isaiah provides powerful words today that remind us that God is the all powerful creator of all and we should let go of idols that we have built with our own hands. Lord, open our eyes and ears, help us to utterly destroy the idols we have created that we can’t see or hear, those …
Read these words today and receive the assurance that God is with you, that God is for us who call upon His mighty name. As I read through these chapters, several songs and hymns of praise come to mind. My words are few this morning to make way for Isaiah to speak to your soul. …
and Hezekiah must have been very important for us to understand because he is written about in and plus . Even though much of the content is the same, a total of 10 chapters dedicated to his legacy–there must be a lot to learn from Hezekiah. He is referred to by other prophets: Jeremiah, Hosea, Micah and …
These three chapters give us a glimpse into the troubles of ancient times along with the assurance that God will ultimately be the awesome God of Wrath that those opposed to Him dread. We don’t preach hail and brimstone sermons much these days, but for those who are being oppressed by ruthless warriors, there is …
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