Good Morning “Upright Walkers.”  Today we are in Isaiah 57.“The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death.” Isaiah‬ ‭57‬:‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬‭‭Want to take a guess as to what God through Isaiah is talking about here? ...  Read More

Good Morning “Sabbath Keepers.”Today we are in Isaiah 56.  “This is what the Lord says: “Maintain justice and do what is right, for my salvation is close at hand and my righteousness will soon be revealed. Blessed is the one who does this— the person who holds it fast, who keeps the Sabbath without desecrating it, and keeps their hands from doing any evil.”” Isaiah‬ ‭56‬:‭1-2‬ ‭NIV‬‬His return and...  Read More

Good Morning “Thirsty.”  Today we are in Isaiah 55.  These next two chapters are “Sonnets” of The Lord… literally Gods Songs of invitation to Salvation through Jesus.  God pleads here for Israel to come, yet the offer does extent to all - first to the Jew and then to the Gentile (Romans 1:16).  This chapter focuses specifically on Israel, but chapter 56 will focus specifically on “Others”, Gentile...  Read More

Good Morning “Never Forsaken.”Today we are in Isaiah 54.As you read Isaiah 54, keep in mind you are reading prophecy. Specifically in this chapter you are reading Gods promise to Israel that He will take her back, and rebuild the great city Jerusalem.  Note… at this point in Isaiah’s writings, He is promising to take Israel back, restore and vindicate her before He even raising up Babylon to take ...  Read More

Good Morning “Perfect For His Use.”  Today we are in Isaiah 53.  Chapter 53 is all prophecy about Jesus. Prophecy that has all been fulfilled or is about to as the end grows near.  Every verse except verse 2 is repeated in reference to Jesus in the New Testament.  In fact, Jesus referring to Himself, quotes Isaiah 53:12 in Luke 22:37.  On other occasions, when Jesus declared that He “must suffer m...  Read More

Good Morning “Beautiful Feet.” Today we are in Isaiah 52.  Speaking of the New Jerusalem, God through Isaiah makes it clear… it was and is ALL Him.  Israel was taken into Babylonian captivity not because of a debt but because of their sin.  Hence, God owes no one anything in releasing them… there is no earthly price to pay.  To enter the New Jerusalem, however; there is a cost.  Their sin must be ...  Read More

Good Morning “Paradise Pursuers.”  Today we are in Isaiah 51.  God has a message for those the faithful, that may grow weary.  “Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness and who seek the Lord:” Isaiah‬ ‭51‬:‭1‬a“Listen to me, my people;” Isaiah‬ ‭51‬:‭4‬a“Hear me, you who know what is right, you people who have taken my instruction to heart:” Isaiah 51:7aHe begins this chapter by reminding believ...  Read More

Good Morning “Beneficiaries.”  Today we are in Isaiah 50.  Inspired of God, with the voice of Jesus, Isaiah pens the words of this chapter as if He is there in the present time. It appears, however; this chapter is intended for Judah to read during their captivity in Babylon some 150 years later.  In short… this is still Jesus talking as we saw last chapter.He begins by answering Judah’s plea for ...  Read More

Good Morning “Not On Our Own”.  Today we are in Isaiah 49.  This chapter is written in the first person narrative.  But who’s speaking… Did you figure out?  Again, pay attention to what He is saying of Himself.  The clues are many.  “mouth like a sharpened sword”, “Servant”, “to bring Jacob (Israel) back to Him”, also “a light for the Gentiles”.  In verse 7 the Who is made absolutely clear…“”This ...  Read More

Good Morning “Out of Step With The Wicked.”  Today we are in Isaiah 48.70 years of judgement.  Now as God raises up Cyrus the Great to deliver Judah from Babylons grip… He has a message of Hope for Judah.  Her pride and idolatry needed dealt with.  His rebuke (at the hand of Babylon) was not intended to destroy Israel completely, only to refine her through adversity, as silver through a fire.  God...  Read More

Good Morning “God Knowers.”Today we are in Isaiah 47.  God used Babylon to discipline His children, but it went to her head.  Babylon displayed no mercy.  “I was angry with my people and desecrated my inheritance; I gave them into your hand, and you showed them no mercy. Even on the aged you laid a very heavy yoke.” Isaiah‬ ‭47‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬Remember Babylon is a picture of every false god and religi...  Read More

Good Morning “No More Weariness.”  Today we are in Isaiah 46.Babylon was always destined to fall.  Although God used her for a time, to get Israel’s (Judah at this time) attention, Babylon’s’ gods were empty, powerless.  Furthermore Babylon was weary, and tired.  Worship of false gods is exhausting.  Think of it like this, when we put our trust in other things before God, we must constantly convin...  Read More