Isaiah

The Opposite of Fear

“Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be afraid for I am your God. I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you. I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 KJV What is the opposite of fear? I have walked in fear these…

Endure and HOPE

“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; They will run and not grow weary; They will walk and not be faint. Isaiah40:31 (NIV) Another translation says that “Those who wait upon the Lord will renew their strength.” (NASB) There is…

Two Questions

“Behold, the Lord’s hand is not so short That it cannot save; Nor is His ear so dull That it cannot hear. But your iniquities have made a separation Between you and your God, And you sins have hidden His face from you so that He does not hear.” Isaiah…

God is Satisfied

“As a result of the anguish of His soul, He will see it and be satisfied; By His knowledge the Righteous One, My Servant, will justify the many, As He will bear their iniquities.” Isaiah 53:11 This is prophecy of the death of Jesus. Note that because of the anguish…

Noble Thoughts

“But the noble man devises noble plans; And by noble plans he stands.” Isaiah 32:8 Noble: 1. of an exalted moral or mental character or excellence: a noble thought. 2. admirable in dignity of conception, manner of expression, execution, or composition 3. of an admirably high quality; notably superior; excellent….

Gracious God

“Therefore the Lord longs to be gracious to you, And therefore He waits on high to have compassion on you, for the Lord is a God of justice; How blessed are all those who long for Him. Isaiah 30:18 God is gracious. He extends grace. I am so thankful for…

Think on God

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee; because he trusteth in Thee.” Isaiah 26:3   Where is peace?  In the heart and mind that is stayed in God.  What does that mean?  That means abiding.  Our very complex, amazing brains can only think on…

Teach and Learn

“All your sons will be taught of the Lord; And the well-being of your sons will be great.” Isaiah 54:13   What a great promise! I love the promises of God!  I was reading in 2 Samuel this morning about Solomon’s prayer and God’s promise to bless him and his…