Rest His Way In that wonderful day when the LORD gives His people rest from sorrow and fear, from slavery and chains. Isaiah 14:3 My Takeaways Something Old God’s rest is found Salvation (Hebrews 4:1) Stillness from his own work (Hebrews 4:10) Striving for obedience. (Hebrews 4:11) Submission to Him. (James 4:7) Service…
The Melting Of Me I will raise my fist against you. I will melt you down and skim off your slag. I will remove all your impurities. Isaiah 1:25 My Takeaways Something Old See how Jerusalem, once so faithful has become a prostitute. Isaiah 1:21 I shudder when I replace Jerusalem with my…
The Safest Place To Build Therefore, this is what the Sovereign Lord says: “Look! I am placing a foundation stone in Jerusalem, a firm and tested stone. It is a precious cornerstone that is safe to build on. Whoever believes need never be shaken.” Isaiah 28:16 My Takeaways Something Old Test/Tried (Jesus was…
Another Lesson About God’s Love When Israel was a child, I loved him, and I called my son out of Egypt. Hosea 11:1 My Takeaways Something Old We can’t say enough about God’s love for us. While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. (NIV) Romans 5:8 God Chooses us (Hosea 11:1)…
A Willing Love… Then the LORD said to me, “Go and love your wife again, even though she commits adultery with another lover.” Hosea 3:1a My Takeaways Something Old A sheckle would be worth approx. $557 in today’ value. Which makes 15 worth $8355. This is picture of God and His beloved Israel,…
In My Distress… Even during this time of trouble, King Ahaz continues to reject the LORD. 2 Chronicles 28:22 My Takeaways Something Old Finally, a king in Judah without a “but”, “yet”, or “however” following His name. Something New How do I respond in times of trouble? Do I reach out to those…