If a family member is poor and needs a place to stay, do not push them away, but open your doors to them, for thus saith the Lord.
Year: 2019
Leviticus 25:35-36
Leviticus 25:35-36 (KJV)
35 And if thy brother be waxen poor, and fallen in decay with thee; then thou shalt relieve him: yea, though he be a stranger, or a sojourner; that he may live with thee.
36 Take thou no usury of him, or increase: but fear thy God; that thy brother may live with thee.
Today’s Prayer (01/21/2019)
Oh Lord, I am so grateful that You have spoken to me through Your words, this night. I needed Your guidance and direction and You laid it on me through reading Leviticus, chapter 25. I am so glad that I had this conviction to read and go forth and do it. I would have never known that there were still things in my closet that needed to be thrown out. Even broken relationships needed mended and Your Word taught me how. In the past, I know that I made many mistakes. One being, tossing my wives sisters out of our house and being so mean to them by words and deeds. Oh how cold I was towards my wive’s own flesh and blood, and I am so sorry Lord. As I have told my wife and her sisters sorry, this day, I pray that You will also forgive me. You have convicted me of my wrongs and I want to come to You now and tell You that I am sorry. Please be merciful, oh Lord. You have taught me a lesson about my past and I pray that I will not make the same mistakes again. Help me to always live in Your light, oh Lord. May I show true kindness and hospitality towards everyone I meet. Especially family, may I serve them, oh Lord, as You love me. I pray that Your love will shine through me and into other people’s lives. You are my God and I only want to follow You and do Your will. I love You Lord. Amen.
Missing The Mark On Showing Love
Now many years went by, but it wasn’t until today that God convicted me of my wrongs. It was while reading in Leviticus 25 that God spoke directly to my sins.
Isaiah 13:9-11
Isaiah 13:9-11 (KJV)
9 Behold, the day of the Lord cometh, cruel both with wrath and fierce anger, to lay the land desolate: and he shall destroy the sinners thereof out of it.
10 For the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give their light: the sun shall be darkened in his going forth, and the moon shall not cause her light to shine.
11 And I will punish the world for their evil, and the wicked for their iniquity; and I will cause the arrogancy of the proud to cease, and will lay low the haughtiness of the terrible.
Today’s Inspiration (01/20/2019)
The Lord Jesus is coming and His wrath is upon the wicked. If they do not repent, they will be utterly destroyed in that day.
Today’s Prayer (01/20/2019)
Oh Lord, I know that Your coming is drawing nearer each day. Surely, if people are not ready when You return, then they will be dealt with harshly. I know that the wicked will be destroyed in that day, therefore, I pray that people will wake up to their sins and confess them today. May they no longer live in the wickedness of this world, but instead live a righteous life in You. Only You have the power to break down the pride in their lives. Surely, this has caused many to not come to You and instead be content with their lives. Even though their sins are apparent, their arrogance in it has caused them to not repent. So humble those that are ready today. I pray that more people will be saved before Your coming. And use me to reach them Lord. Allow me to be Your servant and speak the truth to their hearts. I know that You have the power to break down the chains of addiction, for You are all powerful. Nobody is like You Lord. May Your words flow through my mouth and convict people of their current wicked lifestyle. Then will they wake up to it and pray with me. I know that You are waiting for them to call upon Your Name. Then will they find Your mercy and grace. Otherwise, their foolishness may get to the best of them. Oh, I pray that this does not happen and more souls are saved. Surely, we need more messengers in the harvest to reach the lost. So I pray that many people will heed Your calling to go out today. I say these things Lord, in Your Holy Name. Amen.
Jesus’s Second Coming
In these last days, that Jesus returns, Isaiah said that the whole earth would shake. It would no longer be the same place again.
Judgement
The scribes were the teachers of the law. They prided themselves on their knowledge of the law of Moses.
Romans 12:1,2
Romans 12:1,2 (KJV)
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Today’s Inspiration #2 (01/19/2019)
Living for the Lord Jesus is much better than doing anything the world offers. Every true believer knows this to be true.
Today’s Inspiration #1 (01/19/2019)
Being in God’s will should never be compromised. Don’t allow sin to take away your drive from following Him.
Today’s Inspiration (01/18/2019)
Come to know the Lord today. Then, you will be forgiven and come to truly praise the Lord God, for all His goodness and grace.
Isaiah 12:4-6
Isaiah 12:4-6 (KJV)
4 And in that day shall ye say, Praise the Lord, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.
5 Sing unto the Lord; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.
6 Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.
Isaiah 12:1-3
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.
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.