This devotional will be focusing on Jesus as He set His face to go to Jerusalem. He was steadfast and intentional. He knew what awaited Him there and He knew what the outcome would be. He would suffer physically, emotionally, mentally, socially, and yes, even spiritually (the Garden of Gethsemane is where His battle was […]
(NASB) 1 Peter 4:19 “Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God shall entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right.” (NASB) Psalm 37:39-40 “But the salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their strength in time of trouble. 40 The LORD helps them and […]
In today’s urban society we are not accustomed to sheep or shepherds. From a shepherd’s viewpoint: sheep wander away, one mouthful of grass at a time. From God’s viewpoint we are like sheep…we go astray from Him…one thought at a time. (NASB) Isaiah 53:6 “All of us like sheep have gone astray, Each of us […]
(NASB) Isaiah 53:5 “But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His scourging we are healed.” “pierced through” Jesus had died on the cross; the two men who were crucified on each side of Him had not yet died: […]
Messiah’s past work…for your present healing. Notice how Isaiah wrote in the past tense even though this prophecy would not be fulfilled until hundreds of years later. How great our God is…to know the future before it becomes a reality to us. [(NIV) Isaiah 46:10 “I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient […]
When Jesus went through His trials, suffering beatings and scourging and ridicule, then being nailed on that cross – those participating and watching actually thought He was being punished by God for His sins. This was foretold by Isaiah. (NASB) Isaiah 53:4b “…Yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, Smitten of God, and afflicted.” What about […]
It’s Monday, the beginning of a new workweek…what shall you do with it? How did you begin this day? With reading the news on the internet, perhaps reading the newspaper, or playing computer games, or checking the stock market or did you turn the pages of your Bible and seek God? Who do you think […]
(NASB) Isaiah 12:1-2 “…I will give thanks to You, O LORD; For although You were angry with me, Your anger is turned away, And You comfort me. 2 ‘Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; For the LORD God is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation.”
(NASB) Matthew 8:16-17 “When evening came, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed; and He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were ill. 17 This was to fulfill what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet: “HE HIMSELF TOOK OUR INFIRMITIES AND CARRIED AWAY OUR DISEASES.” In some way these […]
Who are the people who attract you? Are they ones who have a good reputation, who are friendly toward you, who like you? What people ‘turn off’ your desire to know them better? Perhaps it is body odor, coarse language, a physical disability or an arrogant attitude. As Jesus was on that route to Golgotha, […]