Author: Josephine Yu

[:en]THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD TO ISRAEL “I will pour water on the thristy land and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessings on your descendants” (v. 3) THE FUTILITY OF IDOLS (vs. 9-20) The craftsmen, blacksmith and the carpenter make idols with their hands.  And… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 44[:]

[:en]GOD PROMISES “I created you and formed you.  I summoned you by name and you are mine” (v. 1) “I will be with you when you pass through the rivers or walk through the fire.  You will not be swept over nor be burned” (v. 2) “You are precious and honored in my sight and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 43[:]

[:en]THE SERVANT OF THE LORD Jeremiah described the ministry of Christ.  He will bring justice to the nations and establish His law on earth.  He will call Israel to become a light for the Gentiles to open the eyes of the blind and free captives from prison and to release those who sit in darkness… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 42[:zh]f[:]

[:en]When all the exiles were preparing to return to their land, they were afraid of the nations they saw.  But God give them assurance saying “Do not fear, for I am with you.  Do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you.  I will uphold you with my… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 41[:]

[:en]When the exiles read the words of Isaiah written a century before the fall of Judah, they were greatly encouraged.  Gold’s chastening hand had ended and He had forgiven all their sins.  There was a new beginning with the voice of comfort assuring them of God’s omnipotence.  He is the mighty God that surpasses all… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 40[:]

[:en]When Merodach-Baladan, the son of Babylonian king heard of Hezekiah’s illness and recovery, he sent envoys with gifts to visit him.  Hezekiah received the envoys gladly and showed them everything in his storehouses. Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah: “The time will surely come when everything in your palace and all that your fathers have stored… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 39[:]

[:en]Hezekiah contracted  an illness – boil.  It has infected his body and it was at the point of his death.  Hezekiah wept bitterly and turned to God in prayer saying: “Remember, O Lord, how I walked before you faithfully and with wholehearted devotion and have done what is good in your eyes.” (v. 3).  God… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 38[:]

[:en]Despite of the threat of Assyria, Hezekiah sought God to deliver them.  He did not believe in what the enemies said, but turned to God in prayer.  He depended upon the power of strength of the Lord and knew that God will defend their citry.  Sennacherib, king of Assyria was killed by his own sons,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 37[:]

[:en]During the reign of Hezekiah, Shennacherib, king of Assyria sent his field commander to announce that they are coming to surround Jerusalem.  The commander told them not to trust in the Lord.  He promised them gifts – wine and fig tree to eat, water to drink, land to own, vineyards to plough – if they… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 36[:]