Isaiah 40.1-17 Isaiah wrote that Judah would be judged for their sinfulness and negligence to follow the word of the Lord; they would be humbled, taken into captivity, and removed from the land given by God. Though these times would be devastating and they would lose all they had, they still had hope. The... Continue Reading →
The Lord – our Hiding Place
Psalm 32,7; 119.114 Today, may we rest in the truth of our Redeemer keeping us, holding us, providing for us, and protecting us through every situation of our lives. You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance (Psalm 32.7). Amidst the sorrows... Continue Reading →
The Word of God is our Lamp and Light
Psalm 119.105-112 The Wod of God is rich in truth, providing the instructions we need for every step of our lives. The Psalmist, recognizing the dangers of life, the meanness of the enemy, and the fierceness of temptations to sin leaned upon the truth of God’s Word. He wrote: Your word is a lamp... Continue Reading →
Peace and Quietness in the Lord
Isaiah 32.1, 14-20 In the midst of a world of tensions we have hope; in a time of wars and rhetoric about war, we have hope; in days of uncertainty, we have hope; in the rumblings of life, we have hope. The believer has hope in the promise of eternity, when Christ will gloriously reign... Continue Reading →
Called to be Firm in Faith
Isaiah 7.1-17 Isaiah was sent to Ahaz, king of Judah, to assure him that the king of Assyria’s attack would not be successful; his alliance with Israel would not succeed over the southern kingdom. However, Ahaz needed to trust the Lord; he had a significant role in the victory. If you are not firm... Continue Reading →
My Morning Desk 