God is calling for a humble and contrite heart in those who worship Him. NOT religious practices, no matter how engrained or formal they are. This message reminds me of the time of King Hezekiah. He brought the people back to serving the Lord. But how many of them only went through the motions because […]
God promises through Isaiah to make everything new again. Isaiah speaks God’s words and signs them in the end. “For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth.” I was excited to see the topic heading “New Heavens and a New Earth” in Isaiah. I’ve actually mentioned this act of God several times while […]
Before Israel was even a nation, God called out to them. To a people in bondage, “Here I Am.” He did mighty works for them but they didn’t stay faithful. A NEW group will! A few days ago, I was wondering about the fact that God did much bigger miracles in the early years of […]
The story of Israel is skipped through here. Isaiah asks God to please look and see His people. They have sinned but now repent. “Forgive us please!” Isaiah didn’t see God’s temple burnt personally. He most likely saw it in the spirit and it grieved him as much as it would one day grieve those […]
From the moment God called Abraham to Himself, He has had a steadfast love for Israel. Even though they rebelled, He STILL loved them. I read ahead yesterday because this part drew me in. It is such a contrast to the section right before it. The reason for the major contrast is because Isaiah is […]