Isaiah 60
Inspired thots
"Arise, SHINE! for your light has come; and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you." v1
How marvelous the BLESSINGS and honor when God bestows favor upon those who stay with Him. They are blest with good. There is a great Transformation when God's favor is on us. Everyone reacts favorably to us because God is our light and shield. No good thing does He withhold. The days of mourning have ended. There is only JOY!
A daily time out with the Lord Jesus, to hear Him speak to ME. I am asking the Lord to share HIS thoughts with ME, to teach me more about Himself, and how I can be drawn closer to Him... for 'His thoughts are not my thoughts and neither are His ways my ways' Isaiah 55:8,9. This blog is not a theological exegesis. This blog is to record down the INSIGHTS & INSPIRATIONS of God's Word to me; speaking LIFE into my life for Abundant life! :)
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Why does God Not Answer Prayers?
Isaiah 59
Inspired thots
Sin is an important element that prevents us from a close relationship with God. Hence, it is the main barrier in God's silence to our prayers for the Lord's hand is not shortened to save His people. It is our stubbornness to our sinful nature and gloat in selfish desires that angers God.
O how often we take God's grace and patience for granted! We anger Him to no end; He is displeased with our bad attitude and behaviour. Yet He is compassionate towards us when we cry out to Him in desperation.
He will intervene...
Hmmm... God puts on the Breastplate of Righteousness and the Helmet of Salvation (v17) as in Ephesians 6 to war with the enemies.
Praise God that HE REMEMBERS His covenant with His people to turn from His wrath and pour forth mercy; otherwise, we are dead meat!
Inspired thots
Sin is an important element that prevents us from a close relationship with God. Hence, it is the main barrier in God's silence to our prayers for the Lord's hand is not shortened to save His people. It is our stubbornness to our sinful nature and gloat in selfish desires that angers God.
O how often we take God's grace and patience for granted! We anger Him to no end; He is displeased with our bad attitude and behaviour. Yet He is compassionate towards us when we cry out to Him in desperation.
He will intervene...
Hmmm... God puts on the Breastplate of Righteousness and the Helmet of Salvation (v17) as in Ephesians 6 to war with the enemies.
Praise God that HE REMEMBERS His covenant with His people to turn from His wrath and pour forth mercy; otherwise, we are dead meat!
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
God's Direction on Fasting
Isaiah 58
Inspired thots
How faithful is my God who responds to my simple prayer of inspiration for today's devotion! Praise Him for His mercy and faithfulness as He reveals His thoughts on Fasting even as we start the 40-fast today!
How inspirational to have the answer of what type of fasts pleases God! It is NOT the TYPE of fast but the PURPOSE of the Fast and how we react during the fasting.
The WRONG fast is for self; to brag and boost while stirring up strife without proper control to eradicate self-centeredness. The RIGHT type of fast is what GOD designs; to LOOSE BONDS of Wickedness; to UNDO the THONGS of the YOKE; to let the OPPRESSED GO FREE; to BREAK EVERY YOKE; to CONSIDER others Better than self.
With the RIGHT fast, God will respond. We shall be blest by the Lord when we fast rightly for His glory according to His purpose. v8 ... the GLORY of the Lord shall be my REAR GUARD. God has me covered when I walk rightly with Him! Hallelujah!
Inspired thots
How faithful is my God who responds to my simple prayer of inspiration for today's devotion! Praise Him for His mercy and faithfulness as He reveals His thoughts on Fasting even as we start the 40-fast today!
How inspirational to have the answer of what type of fasts pleases God! It is NOT the TYPE of fast but the PURPOSE of the Fast and how we react during the fasting.
The WRONG fast is for self; to brag and boost while stirring up strife without proper control to eradicate self-centeredness. The RIGHT type of fast is what GOD designs; to LOOSE BONDS of Wickedness; to UNDO the THONGS of the YOKE; to let the OPPRESSED GO FREE; to BREAK EVERY YOKE; to CONSIDER others Better than self.
With the RIGHT fast, God will respond. We shall be blest by the Lord when we fast rightly for His glory according to His purpose. v8 ... the GLORY of the Lord shall be my REAR GUARD. God has me covered when I walk rightly with Him! Hallelujah!
Monday, August 5, 2013
A Compassionate God
Isaiah 57
Inspired thots
God is always mindful of His people. He takes care of those who trust in Him.The righteous man may seem to perish but it is God's will for him to escape calamity. Truly, HIS WAYS ARE NOT OUR WAYS; (55:8,9)
The wicked continues his way until it is too late when judgment comes but our righteous God still waits patiently for their repentance. What a compassionate God! How true that God does not want anyone to perish. (55:6,7)
Inspired thots
God is always mindful of His people. He takes care of those who trust in Him.The righteous man may seem to perish but it is God's will for him to escape calamity. Truly, HIS WAYS ARE NOT OUR WAYS; (55:8,9)
The wicked continues his way until it is too late when judgment comes but our righteous God still waits patiently for their repentance. What a compassionate God! How true that God does not want anyone to perish. (55:6,7)
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Blessings Come to the Godly
Isaiah 56
Inspired thots
Blessings are in stored for those who love the Lord! This is God's word on His people Israel as well as to Gentiles. Hallelujah! I am included in this full rich blessing of Jesus! Thank You Lord Jesus!
How wonderful on vv6,7 where those who join themselves to the Lord would be taken to His holy mountain ~ His presence!
These people are to MINISTER to Him, LOVE His Name, Be His SERVANTS, Keep the Sabbath without profanity, HOLDS FAST His covenant.
We will be JOYFUL in HIS HOUSE of Prayer; our burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on His altar.
This is where HIS HOUSE is called A HOUSE OF PRAYER for ALL peoples.
Inspired thots
Blessings are in stored for those who love the Lord! This is God's word on His people Israel as well as to Gentiles. Hallelujah! I am included in this full rich blessing of Jesus! Thank You Lord Jesus!
How wonderful on vv6,7 where those who join themselves to the Lord would be taken to His holy mountain ~ His presence!
These people are to MINISTER to Him, LOVE His Name, Be His SERVANTS, Keep the Sabbath without profanity, HOLDS FAST His covenant.
We will be JOYFUL in HIS HOUSE of Prayer; our burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on His altar.
This is where HIS HOUSE is called A HOUSE OF PRAYER for ALL peoples.
Friday, August 2, 2013
Going In Needful, Coming Out Joyful
Isaiah 55
Inspired thots
What a wonderful chapter of hope and joy when one is in the Lord! A special invitation is made from the Lord to those who are thirsty and poor to seek the Lord and be filled. There is never a lack with God who provides the needful to His people.
Indeed God is Almighty in all His ways over the earth; how amazing that "His thoughts are not our thoughts; and neither are our ways His ways" (v8) How important to seek a deep relationship with God to know HIS thoughts and ways.
Only with God can we go out into the world well equipped and well supplied; there is No lack with God! Hallelujah!
Inspired thots
What a wonderful chapter of hope and joy when one is in the Lord! A special invitation is made from the Lord to those who are thirsty and poor to seek the Lord and be filled. There is never a lack with God who provides the needful to His people.
Indeed God is Almighty in all His ways over the earth; how amazing that "His thoughts are not our thoughts; and neither are our ways His ways" (v8) How important to seek a deep relationship with God to know HIS thoughts and ways.
Only with God can we go out into the world well equipped and well supplied; there is No lack with God! Hallelujah!
Thursday, August 1, 2013
A God Who Cares
Isaiah 54
Inspired thots
How LOVELY the words of God in this chapter! Such reassurances by the Loving Heavenly Father who cares for His own. Yes, God's eye is on His people (Israel) but all who call upon His name shall not be forsaken too.
We are the bride of Christ who need not fear the enemy; our Redeemer God has everlasting love for His bride. His compassion is always on us to make us beautiful and glorify Him. How wonderful that God will take care of everything in our lives... our children would be blessed by Him; we are protected by Him; we shall stand in the midst of strife.
"no weapon that is fashioned against you shall proper" v17
We are victorious as we confute every tongue that rises against us in judgment. Hallelujah!
Inspired thots
How LOVELY the words of God in this chapter! Such reassurances by the Loving Heavenly Father who cares for His own. Yes, God's eye is on His people (Israel) but all who call upon His name shall not be forsaken too.
We are the bride of Christ who need not fear the enemy; our Redeemer God has everlasting love for His bride. His compassion is always on us to make us beautiful and glorify Him. How wonderful that God will take care of everything in our lives... our children would be blessed by Him; we are protected by Him; we shall stand in the midst of strife.
"no weapon that is fashioned against you shall proper" v17
We are victorious as we confute every tongue that rises against us in judgment. Hallelujah!
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