[:en]SERVE AND BE SERVED Paul expressed his gratitude for all those who shared in his trouble” (Phil. 4:14). People had supported him as he preached and taught the gospel. He came to understand that the gifts provided for him when he was in need were an extension of people’s love for God. God can provide… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/17/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/16/19)[:]
[:en]IN THIS PRESENCE Every moment in our life, whether it is standing in store or in airport lines, or waiting on a long queue, we feel annoyed. But these are times when God wants us to feel His Presence. Let us use these intervals to ask for His grace and seek for His love. “Blessed… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/16/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 30[:]
[:en]The leaders of Isarael did not turn to God. When the Assyrians threatened them, they trusted diplomacy instead of God. They sought alliance from Egypt, but Egypt was like a high wall cracked and bulging and about to collapse. The Lord was waiting for their repentance. If they trust Him, He would give them strength. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 30[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 29[:]
[:en]The prophet described David’s City – Lion of God as follows: A Captured City (vs. 1-8) – Assyria will besiege them and they would be brought low. But the Lord Almighty will make their enemies become like fine dust and blown chaff when God shall deliver His people. A Blinded City (vs. 9-16) – The… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 29[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 28[:]
[:en]WOE TO EPHRAIM The prophet addressed Ephraim and rebuked them for drunkenness (vs. 1-8) with an unteachable spirit (vs. 9-13). The religious leaders were haughty. They did not want to hear what Isaiah told them. So God talked to them through the Assyria in a language that Israel could not understand. Prophet Isaiah described the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 28[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 27[:]
[:en]DELIVERANCE OF ISRAEL What events will happen “IN THAT DAY”? The Lord will punish with His great and powerful sword (v. 1) The Lord will be their refuge and there will be peace in Jerusalem (v. 5) Israel will bud and blossom and fill the world with fruits (v. 6) The Israelites will be gathered… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 27[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 25[:]
[:en]PRAISE TO THE LORD Prophet Isaiah praise the Lord for who He is and what He has done. His knowledge of God inspired him to worship Him more. God is faithful and almighty. He is just to wipe out a proud nation that defies Him. He will bring punishment to them. But He is a… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 25[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 26[:]
[:en]A SONG OF PRAISE The glory of God is emphasized in this chapter. They sang praises to the Lord because the proud had been brought down. The nation’s time of tribulation will end and be kept in perfect peace. The righteous will walk in God’s way. The redeemer will reign with righteousness and glory. “You… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 26[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 24[:]
[:en]THE LORD’S DEVASTATION OF THE EARTH Since the Lord is the creator and King over the earth, He has the right to do what He pleases. He is going to punish sinners because they have defiled the earth, disobeyed the laws, violated the statues and broken the everlasting covenant. There, a curse consumes the earth… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 24[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 23[:]
[:en]A PROPHECY ABOUT TYRE Tyre and Sidon were Phoenecian cities of great wealth. It was the shipping and trading center with successful economy. But the prophet warned that it will soon be wiped out. The people of the island and the inhabitants of Sidon were stunned into silence (vs. 1-6, 14). Anguish came and joy… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 23[:]