Tag: scripture

Do not be afraid; you will not suffer shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood. Isaiah 54:4 Have you ever met a family that you would like to avoid? The family of fear would be…

He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed.Isaiah 53:5 Isaiah paints a portrait of Jesus, who went before us and suffered beating, crushing and crucifixion so that we could be part of God’s forever family.…

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” Isaiah 52:7 This is a lovely portrait of those who believe and obey the gospel or the good news. The mountains are an analogy…

I have put My words in your mouth and covered you with the shadow of My hand—I who set the heavens in place. Isaiah 51:16a The Word of God created the Universe with many diverse stars and galaxies. God created the earth and man and gave them life. Our words should similarly bring light and…

I, even I, am He who comforts you. Who are you that you fear mortal men, the sons of men, who are but grass, that you forget the Lord your Maker? Isaiah 51:12-13a We all like to say and do things that will endure. We love to be remembered, valued and treasured by people for…

Hear Me, you who know what is right, you people who have taken My instruction to heart: Do not fear the reproach of mere mortals or be terrified by their insults. Isaiah 51:7 This verse is an example of how the Lord sends His Holy Spirit to inscribe the thoughts and ways upon the hearts…

See, the Sovereign LORD is on my side! Who will declare me guilty? All my enemies will be destroyed like old clothes that have been eaten by moths! Isaiah 50:9 NLT The Almighty, All Powerful, All Knowing God has already decided. He has chosen you and He is on your side! Many enemies, mockers and…

I will contend with those who contend with you, and your children I will save. Isaiah 49:25b The crowd gathered with hushed expectation. The wedding couple promised their lifelong devotion to each other with great tenderness and affection. Someone in the church thought that was so sweet. You see, so many people in our society…

See I have engraved you on the palms of My hands; your walls are ever before Me. Isaiah 49:16 We often like to engrave a name or a message so they will not be forgotten. This is because we treasure and cherish the memory or the person that somehow profoundly affected us. It is our…

“There is no peace,” says the Lord, “for the wicked.” Isaiah 48:22 We frequently underestimate the amazing gift of God’s peace. We are doing our best to get by in a chaotic world full of trouble, danger and suspicion. The world has walked so far away from God’s peace that they fail to appreciate the…