“I will say to the north, Give up, and to the south, Do not withhold; bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the ends of the earth, everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.” Isaiah 43:6-7 In setting up what God has […]
“Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name, by the greatness of his might, and because he is strong in power not one is missing.” Isaiah 40:26 There seems to be a built-in wonder in the hearts of people […]
“When the LORD saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb…And Leah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Reuben, for she said, ‘Because the LORD has looked upon my affliction; for now my husband will love me.’ She conceived again and bore a son, and said, ‘Because the LORD has […]
“But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him.” John 4:23 “The Father is seeking such people to worship him.” What beautiful assurance is found here. The God of all is not seeking […]
“On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices, saying, ‘Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.’ When he saw them he said to them, ‘Go and show yourselves to […]
“The haughty looks of man shall be brought low, and the lofty pride of men shall be humbled, and the LORD alone will be exalted in that day.” Isaiah 2:11 “The LORD alone will be exalted.” By nature, we like to receive praise. It makes us feel good when others recognize a job well done. […]
“I am weary with my crying out; my throat is parched. My eyes grow dim with waiting for my God…But as for me, my prayer is to you, O LORD. At an acceptable time, O God, in the abundance of your steadfast love answer me in your saving faithfulness…But I am afflicted and in pain; […]
“Let the high praise of God be in their throats and two-edged swords in their hands” Psalm 149:6 I love this picture. Shouldn’t our lives look like this? Going forth each day, with high praise of God in our throats and two-edged swords in our hands. Such a demonstration of faith and praise to the […]
In Pleasant Places 