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Christian Devotional – April 16, 2020
The Message – #8 Fear the Lord. This is a phrase that can be difficult for some people. We’re looking at Isaiah chapter 8, focusing on verse 13. “It is the Lord of hosts whom you should regard as holy. And He shall be your fear, And He shall be your dread.Isaiah 8:13 NASBhttps://bible.com/bible/100/isa.8.13.NASB Here’s the issue. God is holy. He is righteous and if we truly understood how holy he is and how broken and sinful we are in comparison, we would be terrified. Yet, we get “scared” of so many other things that don’t even compare. We are afraid of what our friends will think if us. We…
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Christian Devotional – April 15, 2020
The Message – #7 A sign. Isaiah is continuing to share all that God is doing for the people. He is now sharing with them how he is going to protect them from a nation that is coming to ruin them. He tells the king to ask for a sign but the king refuses, so God himself explains the sign that will happen which will prove that he is God. A virgin will give birth. Most of us see this verse used for Christmas time telling sbout the birth of Jesus and that is truly what it is referring to. However, it is really imteresting to see it here, in…
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Christian Devotional – April 14, 2020
The Message – #6 Send me. Isaiah goes through a lot in the chapter, Isaiah 6. He starts with massive change with the death of the king who had been ruler for over 50 years. Then He sees God in His glory and himself in sin. Repentance and forgiveness and finally, commission and obedience. Our focus is on verse 8. Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”Isaiah 6:8 NASBhttps://bible.com/bible/100/isa.6.8.NASB Send me. Isaiah didn’t even know what the mission was or what the message was, but after seeing the holiness of…
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Christian Devotional – April 13, 2020
The Message – #5 God is holy! As we look at Isaiah chapter 5, two verses stand out: But the Lord of hosts will be exalted in judgment, And the holy God will show Himself holy in righteousness. Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness; Who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!Isaiah 5:16, 20 NASBhttps://bible.com/bible/100/isa.5.16-20.NASB God is Holy. As a result, everything He does is holy, even his judgment. God must judge sin, his holiness demands it. God is shown holy even in the midst of judgment. We see God as holy and recognize that we…
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Christian Devotional – April 12, 2020
The Message – #4 Happy Resurrection Sunday!!! As we celebrate all that Christ did through His death and resurrection, it seems fitting that we are studying Isaiah chapter 4 today. It’s a tiny little chapter, but there’s so much in there, I am copying all 6 verses here: For seven women will take hold of one man in that day, saying, “We will eat our own bread and wear our own clothes, only let us be called by your name; take away our reproach!” In that day the Branch of the Lord will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth will be the pride and the adornment…
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Christian Devotional – April 11, 2020
The Message – #3 Our study today is on Isaiah chapter 3. After reading through the chapter, let’s focus on verse 8. For Jerusalem has stumbled and Judah has fallen, Because their speech and their actions are against the Lord , To rebel against His glorious presence.Isaiah 3:8 NASBhttps://bible.com/bible/100/isa.3.8.NASB God is sharing with Isaiah and the people why he is removing their leaders from them. He wants them to understand why they are experiencing the decline that they are. They have left the Lord. They have made the decision to rebel against the Lord and not to follow Him. When they did that, He made the decision to cut them…
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Christian Devotional – April 10, 2020
The Message – #2 Read through Isaiah chapter 2. Our focus is on Isaiah 2:17. The pride of man will be humbled And the loftiness of men will be abased; And the Lord alone will be exalted in that day,Isaiah 2:17 NASBhttps://bible.com/bible/100/isa.2.17.NASB This is an interesting verse to look at on Good Friday. As we consider today all that Christ went through leading up to resurrection Sunday, today is the day that we recognize that Christ was crucified. It felt like everything had died for those who were following Christ at that point. Their hope was gone. Their purpose seemed to be gone. And yet, as we read here in…
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Christian Devotional – April 9, 2020
The Message – #1 We’re starting a journey through the book of Isaiah. Take some time and read Isaiah chapter 1. Our focus verse for today is Isaiah 1:18. “Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord , “Though your sins are as scarlet, They will be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They will be like wool.Isaiah 1:18 NASBhttps://bible.com/bible/100/isa.1.18.NASB Throughout the entire book, Isaiah is bringing messages from the Lord for the people. He is sharing God Word with them and desiring that they come to a deeper relationship with God. Here we see God giving an invitation for us to come together…
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Christian Devotional – April 8, 2020
Running the Race – #44 Philippians 4:20-23 – Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen. Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you. All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.Philippians 4:20-23 NASBhttps://bible.com/bible/100/php.4.20-23.NASB As we conclude our study through Philippians, we come to the reason behind it all. What is the reason that we run this race? What is the reason we are able to endure? How do we keep ficused on the finish line when everything around us is falling apart? We are focused…
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Christian Devotional – April 7, 2020
Running the Race – #43 Philippians 4:18-19 – But I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.Philippians 4:18-19 NASBhttps://bible.com/bible/100/php.4.18-19.NASB God meets our needs. No matter what we are facing, God always knows exactly what we need and when we need it. Most of the time, we don’t even understand that ourselves. Paul recognized that the Philippians had sent money to him and that had helped to supply his needs in…