15 And the mean man shall be brought down, and the mighty man shall be humbled, and the eyes of the lofty shall be humbled: 16 But the Lord of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God that is holy shall be sanctified in righteousness. Isaiah 5: 15-16 Again, same message as before: God loves humility … Continue reading Day 32: Stay Humble!
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Day 30: Lessons From Isaiah: Killing Your Pride
I have spent quite a few posts discussing Isaiah 1 (despite the fact that I am now in Ezekiel 16!) but I wanted to post a few more nuggets I gleaned from the next chapter... 11 The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the Lord … Continue reading Day 30: Lessons From Isaiah: Killing Your Pride
Day 28: How to Pray for Leaders
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. This week, our prayer is quite simple: we pray for God … Continue reading Day 28: How to Pray for Leaders
Day 23: The Importance of Being (Earnestly) Obedient
19 If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land: 20 But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it. - Isaiah 1:19-20 There is always a blessing attached to obedience. One of the things I love … Continue reading Day 23: The Importance of Being (Earnestly) Obedient
Day 22: Why Saying “God Loves You” is NOT Evangelism
The leader of my Evangelism Team just posted this message on our groupchat, and it embodies my issues with the overused phrase "God Loves You!"..... When witnessing, please don't randomly say "God Loves You," as people walk by. If someone has been stealing money from their employers, or is just coming home from an … Continue reading Day 22: Why Saying “God Loves You” is NOT Evangelism
Day 21: Are You Hungry for Revival?
I just had to post a link to this video Really honest, it cut me to think how important revival actually is to me. Do I really care?? Watch it and be blessed.
Day 20: Isaiah 1:18 – Redemption Was The Raison D’etre
18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. - Isaiah 1:18 Thank you Jesus for redemption. The greatest thing we have as Christians is forgiveness through the sacrifice … Continue reading Day 20: Isaiah 1:18 – Redemption Was The Raison D’etre
Day 19: Ideas From Isaiah – Learn To Do Well
16 Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil; 17 Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. -Isaiah 1:16-17 When will we start doing good? In these verses, God asks us to … Continue reading Day 19: Ideas From Isaiah – Learn To Do Well
Day 18: Do The Right Thing – No Spike Lee and No Sacrifices!
11 To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. 12 When ye come to appear before me, who … Continue reading Day 18: Do The Right Thing – No Spike Lee and No Sacrifices!
Day 17: Know Your Maker, Know Your Master – Isaiah 1:3
The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider. -Isaiah 1:3 I am currently reading Isaiah and have been really encouraged by the few chapters I have read so far. In this verse, we are shown that animals are aware of their owners, … Continue reading Day 17: Know Your Maker, Know Your Master – Isaiah 1:3