See, I will make you into a threshing sledge, new and sharp, with many teeth. You will thresh the mountains and crush them, and reduce the hills into chaff … But you will rejoice in the Lord and glory in the Holy One of Israel (Isaiah 41:15, 16b NIV).
God is a God of possibilities. … Read the rest
From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I (Psalm 61:2 NIV).
Have you called to God? If not, this is the time to do so. It is when you are overwhelmed by life’s troubles, doubts, and … Read the rest
No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations” (Genesis 17:5 NIV).
What was God trying to do in Abram’s life by changing his name? The shift in meaning can explain it to a great extent. Abram means exalted father while Abraham … Read the rest
“The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,” says the Lord Almighty (Haggai 2:9a NIV).
The first problem with the people of Israel was one of neglect. They had neglected the rebuilding of the temple of the Lord. God punished them by withholding blessings. Then encouraged by … Read the rest
… Read the restAs the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me
The least of you will become a thousand, the smallest a mighty nation. I am the Lord; in its time I will do this swiftly (Isaiah 60:22 NIV).
There is a key to understanding the way that God’s blessing and increase comes. It is the phrase, “in its time.” There is a time that God … Read the rest
This is what the Lord says to his anointed, … whose right hand I take hold of … to open doors before him so that gates will not be shut: I will go before you … (Isaiah 45:1,2a NIV).
This is part of a famous prophecy about King Cyrus whom God used to rebuild the … Read the rest
Moses took the bones of Joseph with him because Joseph had made the sons of Israel swear an oath. He had said, “God will surely come to your aid, and then you must carry my bones up with you from this place” (Exodus 13:19 NIV).
Focus on Joseph. He had become governor of the land … Read the rest
… Read the restI have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering … I have watched over you and have seen what has been done to you in Egypt. And I have promised to bring you up out
The Lord Will Provide (Genesis 22:14 NIV).
This ultimately refers to God’s providing of Jesus, the Lamb of God, for us. But it can be applied to all life situations provided you have accepted God’s provision of the Lamb.
The context of this verse is the testing of Abraham. God asked him to sacrifice Isaac. … Read the rest
In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence (Daniel 7:13 NIV).
Time is ticking to its end. Here, in one glorious unveiling, the manner of Jesus’ Second … Read the rest
The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest” (Exodus 33:14 NIV).
When you have an intense desire to know God, He promises to bless you with His Presence. This enables you to have continual favor with God.
And the Presence of God with you is the most unmistakable … Read the rest
The Lord gave them rest on every side, just as he had sworn to their forefathers (Joshua 21:44a NIV).
God promises rest to His children. This is far greater than physical rest. Though physical rest is sweet, what God promises has deeper and more significant meanings. It is rest on every side: that is, comprehensive, … Read the rest
There has never been a day like it before or since, a day when the Lord listened to a man. Surely the Lord was fighting for Israel! (Joshua 10:14 NIV).
The miracle recorded here is unique in world history. The sun stood still and the moon stopped its movement. This happened at the prayer and … Read the rest
But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. And you will go out and leap like calves released from the stall (Malachi 4:2 NIV).
The sun referred to here cannot be anybody other than the Son whose face is “like the sun shining in all … Read the rest
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned (Isaiah 9:2 NIV).
This prophecy was fulfilled when Jesus walked the shores of Galilee. But this great light continues to shine even today. The simple question is, “Have you seen this … Read the rest
The Lord continued to appear at Shiloh, and there he revealed himself to Samuel through his word” (1 Samuel 3:21 NIV).
These are days of signs and miracles and wonders. Most people think that God reveals Himself to them through such great happenings. It is true that God at times does reveal Himself in such … Read the rest
Make this valley full of ditches. For this is what the Lord says: You will neither see wind nor rain, yet this valley will be filled with water (2 Kings 3:16b, 17a NIV).
God performs miracles only where there is expectation. Even when the need is pressing, many fail to expect God to do something … Read the rest
We seemed like grasshoppers in our own eyes, and we looked the same to them (Numbers 13:33b NIV).
Inferiority at first sight! This is what happened to the majority of leaders who went to explore the land of Canaan. They saw giants there who were stronger and more powerful than they.
But was not their … Read the rest
I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, who summons you by name (Isaiah 45:3 NIV).
Anxious tomorrows can say goodbye when God makes this promise come true for you; for He is summoning you by … Read the rest
After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will restore us, that we may live in his presence (Hosea 6:2 NIV).
When you return to the Lord, He welcomes you back in very special ways. There is a initial waiting period that marks this occasion. This is a kind of second … Read the rest
Lift up your eyes from where you are and look north, south, east and west. All the land you see I will give to you and your offspring forever (Genesis 13:14b, 15 NIV).
Lot, Abram’s nephew and traveling companion, had just parted company. He had chosen a well watered land. And Abram was now standing … Read the rest
This is what the Sovereign Lord says: O my people, I am going to open your graves and bring you up from them (Ezekiel 37:12b NIV).
This is God’s response to those who say that their hope is gone. He is not going to be challenged by the fact that your bones are dried up. … Read the rest
I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing (Ezekiel 34:26b NIV).
There is a season for showers. We think more about them when they are delayed. We are much concerned when it does not come in its scheduled time. Then we long for it. Every little cloud in the sky … Read the rest
But God said to him, “Do not be so distressed about the boy and your maidservant. Listen to whatever Sarah tells you, because it is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned” (Genesis 21:12 NIV).
Do not be so distressed. What was born out of your human decision has to be got rid of. … Read the rest
Do not bury me in Egypt, but when I rest with my fathers, carry me out of Egypt and bury me where they are buried (Genesis 47:29z, 30a NIV).
Jacob has given us a great example in his dying moments. He is looking ahead in expectation. Though now in circumstances not of his choosing, he … Read the rest
There I will give her back her vineyards, and will make the Valley of Achor a door of hope (Hosea 2:15a NIV).
There need be no doubt in your heart: God can create good out of the trouble you are passing through now. For Achor means trouble.
The valley referred to here is the place … Read the rest
“Do I bring to the moment of birth and not give delivery?” says the Lord. “Do I close up the womb when I bring to delivery?” says your God (Isaiah 66:9 NIV).
This is a question that we need to give careful thought to. It reveals one important characteristic of God’s dealing with His children.… Read the rest
And you will again see the distinction between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not (Malachi 3:18 NIV).
There is a great question that has haunted Christians down through the centuries: “What did I get by serving God?”
This question arises when they see no fruit for … Read the rest
I will strengthen the house of Judah and save the house of Joseph. I will restore them because I have compassion on them. They will be as though I had not rejected them, for I am the Lord their God and I will answer them (Zechariah 10:6 NIV).
Restoration! What a blessed thought! We long … Read the rest
