Isaiah 48

… took the Lord’s commands.

Little obedience details mean alot. Live your life to please the Lord.

When you truly love someone, you pay attention to the little details that are important to them. The better you know them, the more sensitive you are to their preferences.

Love is shown in the little things.

Isaiah 44

A witness describes from first-hand knowledge what he has seen or heard. We don’t generate or initiate our own ideas … we tell of what Christ has done for us.

When challenged about his doctrine or credentials, the blind man said, “I was blind, but NOW I see.” He was an effective witness.

Isaiah 43

The fearless can abandon themselves to reckless obedience. It’s as if they have a thousand pound gorilla backing them up when they enter the ring. (Actually an omnipotent God)

Without fear, the soldier enters battle with a great advantage over his enemy. Our God has NEVER been defeated, therefore we don’t need to fear defeat.

Luke 1:37

This theme is woven throughout scripture … that our God is capable of doing WHATEVER He full well pleases. Our prayer lives should hereby be revolutionized and more in line with His great power. (We will probably kick ourselves when we get to Heaven and fully realize the asking power we had on earth)

Be careful to ask in the mighty name of Jesus, [Jn. 16:24] and ask wisely [James 4:3]. Then ASK, ASK, ASK!

Isaiah 40

This is one of the most beautiful and encouraging passages of scripture in the Bible. (Listen to it in the NIV Dramatized version … Biblegateway audio Bibles)

He gives STRENGTH to the weary. (That’s me.) This passage is a great encouragement to me.

Christ can be ALL we need. His strength is made perfect in our weakness. [2 Cor. 12:9]

HALLELUJAH!

Is. 22-24

Regardless of whatever happens in the earth around you, the Christian is safe in God’s hands.

When I was going into the Army, Patty and I memorized Psalm 91 to be reassured of God’s protection. Sure enough, He miraculously escorted me thru those years without a scratch.

Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; there shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. [ Ps. 91:9, 10]

Isaiah 22

Open your eyes and look around. God made it all. Even things put together by man, God is responsible for providing the raw materials.

This is but another reason to, “Give thanks in all things.” [1 Thess. 5:18]

This scripture came to me after I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, cancer in your blood and bones. I’m STILL ALIVE, 13 years after my diagnosis. God made me, and I’m His to do as He wishes.

My two sons and I were on the way home f rom our overnight camping trip to Pine Mountain. As we were riding along at about 55 mph, Jeffrey began screaming, “Stop-stop-stop.” His dog, Buck, had jumped out the window and was dangling on the side of the truck, held from disaster by the leash in Jeffrey’s hand and a sturdy shoulder harness. We stopped and checked him over … just some road rash. No broken bones or anything.

The day before, my daughter, Ashley, had insisted he take a much stronger leash. It saved the dog’s life, for a weaker one would have snapped.

My son LOVES his dog.

Isaiah 18

How well I know that God is “In Heaven.” I pray it everyday in the Lord’s Prayer.

Solomon had a far-reaching insight when he declared in Ps. 132, “This is my rest forever, here will I dwell, for I have desired it.” He referred to Zion, the City of the great King, Jesus.

You and I, WE are the City of the Great King.

Isaiah 14

This chapter describes Satan’s rise to power and his doom. He once held the position some have described as the worship leader of Heaven. He became prideful ( like many Christian musicians ) and was kicked out of Heaven with his backup band.

Letting him control or influence your life is STUPID!