Tag: scripture

This is what the Lord says, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I am the Lord your God who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go. Isaiah 48:17 When the Lord describes Himself, He declares exactly who He is and what He does for us.…

Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you. Isaiah 46:4 Treachery, trickery, betrayal and abandonment are what the world has to offer us. Faithfulness and true love…

I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to Me, for I have redeemed you. Isaiah 44:22 It is remarkable that God has chosen to completely forgive and forget our offenses and sin. Our sin is surely a stench to God’s nostrils, something that is totally opposite…

Do not tremble, do not be afraid. Did I not proclaim this and foretell it long ago? You are my witnesses. Is there any God besides me? No, there is no other Rock; I know not one. Isaiah 44:8 The all-knowing God tells us not to be afraid 365 different times in His Word. Could…

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up, do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:19 Our fabulous and unlimited God is always creating a new thing or a new situation. God never tires of doing one amazing thing after…

Before Me no god was formed, nor will there be one after Me. I, even I, am the Lord and apart from Me there is no savior. Isaiah 43:10b-11 This statement in Scripture explains the Lord’s identity and His purpose with mankind. He illustrates His greatness in that there will be no other god before…

You are my witness, declares the Lord, “and My servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe Me and understand that I am He. Isaiah 43:10a God didn’t create us just to occupy space. He could have made a rock, tree or cliff for that purpose. We were made to be…

August 4 When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. Isaiah 43:3 We may be intimidated by the destroyer, but we are quite afraid of the devourer. The fire and the flames are symbols of the devourer because it destroys everything in its path. The…

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. Isaiah 43:2 Waters in this verse is used as an analogy for the destroyer that brings danger, fear, anxiety and destruction. Unfortunately, our lives are fraught with these problems. The Lord…

The Lord will march out like a mighty man, like a warrior He will stir up His zeal; with a shout He will raise the battle cry and will triumph over His enemies. Isaiah 42:13 In times of darkness, depression and fear, we cry out for help. We wonder who will come and do battle…