Today is a beautiful day, because “Thus says the LORD: ‘Keep justice, and do righteousness, for soon my salvation will come, and my righteousness be revealed.’” (Isaiah 56:1 ESV) Thus says the LORD #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father, your steadfast love and faithful compassion upon your people encourages me as I see You promise your covenant of peace will not be removed. Isaiah prophesied of the Messiah. With this promise, You infer that floodwaters will not be the agent that scrubs away sin, but the blood of Jesus will be in its … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “‘In overflowing anger for a moment I hid my face from you, but with everlasting love I will have compassion on you,’ says the Lord, your Redeemer. ‘This is like the days of Noah to me: as I swore that the waters of Noah should no more go over … Read more
Lord Jesus, hated, despised by men and nations, crucified for your perfection, buried in a borrowed tomb, and arisen to your appointed throne. You paid our ransom to free us from sin and death. You rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. You return as King of Kings and Lord of lords. That day draws nearer … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God indicates man will hate Jesus, yet a time comes when He will be recognized and honored as God’s chosen One, “Thus says the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel and his Holy One, to one deeply despised, abhorred by the nation, the servant of rulers: ‘Kings shall see and … Read more
Father, I have anchors in the upheaval of current events that keep me focused and sane. Your Word is trustworthy and true. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life. I stand on this rock that is higher than I. I lean on Jesus as a firm foundation. Thank you in His name and … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God declares, “For thus says the Lord, who created the heavens (he is God!), who formed the earth and made it (he established it; he did not create it empty, he formed it to be inhabited!): ‘I am the Lord, and there is no other. I did not speak … Read more
Creator God, You are so lovingly patient to hear my prayers and answer my questions. This verse reminds me of your sovereignty and that my prayers are requests and petitions. I don’t want them to become ‘to do’ or ‘don’t do’ lists, demands on your performance. I come with a humble spirit to request your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God extols His position as Creator, “Thus says the Lord, the Holy One of Israel, and the one who formed him: ‘Ask me of things to come; will you command me concerning my children and the work of my hands?’” (Isaiah 45: 11 ESV) Thus says the LORD #joyinverse … Read more
Father, You claim a number of your titles in this one verse. You are the LORD. You are the King of Israel. You are the Redeemer of Israel. You are the Lord of Hosts. You are the first. You are the Last. You are the One True God. There is no other god. You are … Read more