Isaiah 12:1-3 (KJV)
1 And in that day thou shalt say, O Lord, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.
2 Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
3 Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.
Month: January 2019
Today’s Prayer (01/18/2019)
Oh Lord, I call upon Your Name, for You are worthy of all our praise. You have come into my life, and rescued me from the fall. I was truly in over my heads and You pulled me out of the mess I was in. Because of Your compassion for my life, I am saved from a life of sin. Therefore, my heart is full of gratitude. Nothing could lift me out of the addictions I was in. Truly Satan had me bound. However, You heard my cries and scatter all the darkness that was within me and lead me away from temptation. Through Your blood, my sins are forgiven. You have heard my confessions and given me new life. Thank You for turning away Your wrath and, instead, unfolding upon me Your mercy. Though my flesh was weak, it is made strong in doing what is right, because You are my guide. There is no one I’d rather trust, but in You, God, for salvation. For I am not afraid anymore. All the shame has left and the things I’ve done are in the past. All are covered by Your blood. Therefore, I will sing unto the Lord. In blessings and honor do I praise You, my lord and King. In songs of praise, do I worship You. I rejoice in God, my Savior. I exalt Your Name in word and in deed. It is because of what You have done for me, that I want all the world to know that Jesus saves. Yes, Lord, only You have the power to deliver us from. This is what gives me hope for another day. I love You Lord. Amen.
Isaiah Saw A Day Where People Praised The Lord
Surely, what Isaiah saw speaks true to my life and the lives of many other Christians. For we were lost and broken inside but he has come and found us and made us whole again.
Introduction to new contributor: Robert Chamberlain
Grace and peace to you, from God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 11:10-12
Isaiah 11:10-12 (KJV)
10 And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.
11 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord shall set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people, which shall be left, from Assyria, and from Egypt, and from Pathros, and from Cush, and from Elam, and from Shinar, and from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea.
12 And he shall set up an ensign for the nations, and shall assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth.
Today’s Inspiration (01/17/2019)
Every person that believes and loves the Lord Jesus, is redeemed through His blood. He suffered that we might be saved.
Today’s Prayer (01/17/2019)
Lord I pray that every believer will continue in the faith, even until the end. May they never lose hope in Your promises. Lead us from temptation, so that Satan will not have a hold of our lives. Help us have courage to fight against all fear and doubt. Build us up, so that persecution will not lead us away from You but only make us stronger. It is a blessing to believe in You and to follow You, Lord. Even unto the ends of the earth, will I go. Whatever You would have me, I will do it. I am Your servant and to do Your will brings me the greatest joy of all. You are my delight and I love You. When I seek You, there is so much I learn. Your counsel is so wise that it is hard to take it all in. It helps when I just sit and ponder upon Your words, that they may sink deep inside my soul. Yes Lord, I am grateful to know You and to be forgiven. Thank You for taking upon Yourself my sins. I am so blessed to have Your blood cover me. I am no longer covered in sin but am surrounded by Your love. You are so kind and also so just. You could have given up on me a long time ago, but Your hope remained. Thank You Lord. For You, I will do all things. I can’t wait for the day to be with You, forever in heaven. All my days will I serve You and praise Your holy Name, for You are worthy. Nothing is more glorious than to be in Your presence. All the praises to You, Jesus. I say these things in Your Name. Amen.
The Tribes Of Israel Are Sealed And The Gentiles Are Saved
As we’ve learned, God does not only love the Jewish people but also the Gentiles. Every Gentile that also believes in Jesus will be saved.
Today’s Inspiration #4 (01/16/2019)
Who is it for I to boast in myself? If I boast, it is only in the Lord Jesus, who saves. To Him be the glory and the honor.
Today’s Inspiration #3 (01/16/2019)
Though we may be all in for Christ, our humility still must shine through. We lift up the Lord and not ourselves for vain glory.
Today’s Inspiration #2 (01/16/2019)
My greatest joy of all is to share the love of Jesus with the world. I desire that all people will come unto Him and be saved.
Isaiah 11:1,2
Isaiah 11:1,2 (KJV)
1 And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:
2 And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord;
Isaiah 11:10
Isaiah 11:10 (KJV)
10 And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.
Today’s Inspiration #1 (01/16/2019)
The Lord God came down from the heavens, in the name of Jesus. He is from the root of Jesse and is our Mighty God and Father.
Today’s Prayer (01/16/2019)
Oh Lord, I am so grateful to know that You came down to save us all from our sins. We were looking for a Messiah and You came down willingly, in order to sacrifice Your life for mankind. On the cross, You bore our burdens and felt our griefs. What a Savior! There is no one like You, God. You are so wonderful and can do all things in my life for good. You are my Counselor and I am safe with You giving me direction. You are the Prince of Peace, for Your peace has overflowed into my life and now all my burdens are made light because You give me rest. You are mighty to save, dear God. You are my Father and I lifted You up high. I look forward to the day when I shall see You in judgement. For I will humbly bow and bask in all Your glory. Oh how beautiful You are, in all Your ways. Thank You for bringing Your gospel to us all, by extending it to the gentiles also. I am a fruit of this Lord. Whereas there are now millions of other people also that now believe in You, because of You have opened the door to us. Thank You for unfolding Your salvation to everyone. I am so grateful and give You the glory. You are my God and I can do all things in Your Name. Lead us from temptation Lord and show us the way. Help us live a life of faith, that is pleasing unto You. I love You Lord. You are my hope and the rock of my salvation. In Your Holy Name, I pray. Amen.
The Root Of Jesse
To help us understand who has the characteristics of being mighty in all works, our counselor and judge, we will look to another verse from Isaiah.
Isaiah 10:16,17
Isaiah 10:16,17 (KJV)
16 Therefore shall the Lord, the Lord of hosts, send among his fat ones leanness; and under his glory he shall kindle a burning like the burning of a fire.
17 And the light of Israel shall be for a fire, and his Holy One for a flame: and it shall burn and devour his thorns and his briers in one day;
Today’s Inspiration (01/15/2019)
As the righteous enjoy being in the light of Jesus, the wicked do not want anything to do with it. It actually causes them to fear.
Today’s Prayer (01/15/2019)
Lord, it is a blessing to come unto You and to feel of Your glorious light. I now know how great it is to have Your presence with me, that I might know Your will and do what is right. Because You are with me, I am longer lifted up in my own pride but walk in the things that You lead me in. I know from the past that my pride will only let me down. I could only do things on my own for so long until things crashed down upon me. It was in my unbelief that Your light was fearful. I could not stand it, for it pierced me to the very core. Instead of faith, fear grew until I was overcome by fear. It was in this brokenness that I wished that my sins would be forgiven. So I came unto You for mercy. I knew that I had done some serious crimes in Your sight, including adultery and my pornography addiction, and didn’t think that You could ever forgive me. However, as I called upon Your Name, everything changed. I couldn’t believe it, as my sins, though they were great, were forgiven. Mercy, that I did not think was possible, was given to me freely. In this moment, Your presence came over me and I was consumed with love and joy. Thank You Lord for allowing Your light to shine through me. I am changed because of Your love for me. I no longer fear death and the judgement but look forward to it. Surely, no one is like You, God. You are the God who saves. I love You so much and am so blessed to have You in my life. All praises and glory to Your Name. Amen.
God’s Light Is Piercing
As the righteous enjoy being in the light of Jesus, the wicked do not want anything to do with it. It actually causes them to fear and be anxious.
Isaiah 9:2
Isaiah 9:2 (KJV)
2 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.
Today’s Inspiration (01/14/2019)
The light that shines upon us all is our Lord, Jesus. He is the chosen Messiah, who was born to save us all from our sins.
Today’s Prayer (01/14/2019)
Oh Lord, I know that so many people are content with their own lives and cannot see what they are missing out on, when it comes to You. They think that they have everything they need and their current beliefs should not be trifled with. Therefore, so many do not allow Your gospel message to be shared with them. Instead, people say things like, “I won’t say bad things about your religion, so why do that with me?” Each time I hear this Lord, my heart is saddened. These people are so lost and aren’t even aware of it. Lord, You know and I know that it is because of the hardness of their hearts that they resist the truth. Therefore, Your light is not able to penetrate their lives in a way that is pleasing to You. In all this, I pray that more people, in this situation, will at least wake up to their sins. Then, in their brokenness, will some of them reach out to You, God, for comfort. Pierce their hearts and show them that You are God. May the Holy Spirit teach them these things and allow them to be humbled. I know that Your truth is waiting for them, if they but come unto You. Then will their eyes and ears be opened and the people in the faith will make perfect sense to them. Yes, Lord, I pray for a revival to stir in the hearts of these people today. May they draw near unto You and find salvation. This I pray, in Your Holy Name. Amen.
Can You See The Light Of Jesus?
The light that shines upon us all is our Lord, Jesus. He is the chosen Messiah, who was born to save us all from our sins.
Matthew 10:32-34
Matthew 10:32-34 (KJV)
32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Today’s Inspiration (01/13/2019)
In our confessions, we tell Jesus that we need Him and are sorry for our sins. God then hears our cries and we are forgiven.
Today’s Prayer (01/13/2019)
Oh Lord, I pray that more people will be saved and enter Your kingdom. I know that I have come a long ways from knowing You, but You have drawn me in and now my love for You is greater than ever. My life has been transformed into Your love. This is what I pray for everyone that reads this prayer. Lord, help them be convicted of their sins, that You may also draw them out of their wicked lifestyle, they are currently in. Then, help them understand their need for a Savior and come to You fully, Jesus. Hear their confessions and forgive them their sins. Lead them out of temptation and into Your light. Poor upon them the Holy Spirit. Allow Your love to come over them, that it might also overflow into other people’s lives. May their love for You burn inside of them, that they will follow You, even unto the ends of this earth. I pray that these new believers will have these new desires to serve and be served by You. Then, will they find peace in this life and look to You, come death. Thank You Lord. You are my delight, and I pray that many others will also follow You. I love You. Amen.
Requirements To Enter Heaven
When we love the Lord Jesus, all of these things become a part of our lives. As we give our lives to Christ, He is able to transform is.
Today’s Inspiration #2 (01/12/2019)
Walking in the ways of the Lord means to walk in His light. We allow Him to scatter the darkness that we may be led by the Spirit.
Today’s Inspiration #1 (01/12/2019)
Be vigilant with God and heed His commands. Pray that you may fight against sin and temptation and do His will.
Today’s Prayer (01/12/2019)
Oh Lord, help every one of us to stay strong in the faith and not give into the lust of the flesh. May we not lose focus on You, so that when times of trial comes, You may relieve us of the evil situation we are in. Even in the very moment that we feel tempted and catch ourselves thinking about things that we shouldn’t, may we be reminded to call upon Your Name, that You may take our thoughts captive. This way, the thoughts that have clouded our minds will be turned into good things that will glorify Your Name and no longer tear it down. Help us do this and live a righteous life in You, Jesus. I know that I am not capable of living such a life of faith, unless You are by my side. As my flesh is weak, I need You every day and every hour of my life. Your presence is what helps me choose what is right and do the right things. The Holy Spirit is able to pierce my heart when there is any sin in my life, that it may be cast out. I need this type of refreshing every day, that I may better walk in the faith. Their can’t be anything that gets in the way of Your love, Lord. Since the day of my baptism, my life has been dedicated to You. I am born again in Your Spirit and I pray that I may always do Your will and not my own. May Your ways be my ways. I trust in You, God. You are my joy and my delight. I honor You and rejoice, just to know You and have You in my life. All praise to Your Holy Name. I love You. Amen.