A Clay Jar

Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Isaiah

This is a collection of devotional posts from the book of Isaiah. They are sorted according to when they were written, with the most recent first. To see them in their biblical order, select them from the menu.

Lord, Here I Am. Send Me!

Lord, Here I Am. Send Me! – Isaiah 6:8

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When God called for a volunteer to go, Isaiah did not hesitate. He jumped up and said, "Here I am. Send me!"

stand firm in your faith

Stand Firm in Your Faith – Isaiah 7:9

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All of us face challenges. As well as options for providing security. But the only real security we can have is to stand firm in our faith.

the virgin will conceive

The Virgin Will Conceive and Give Birth to a Son – Isaiah 7:14

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The virgin will conceive! What a marvelous sign that God has given to us. This child born to Mary over 2000 years ago is 'God with us'.

Conspiracy theories

Conspiracy Theories Abound – Isaiah 8:12

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Conspiracy theories abound in the world today. But as believers, we should trust in God rather than get caught up in fear over these theories.

For to us a child is born

For to Us a Child Is Born – Isaiah 9:1-7

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For to us, a child is born. And that child is Jesus, God himself, wrapped in flesh. Come and adore him this Christmas.

for unto us a child is born

For to Us, a Child Is Born – Isaiah 9:6-7

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Wishing you a very joyous Christmas as you celebrate that child born in Bethlehem 2000 years ago, Jesus, the Son of God.

God uses the ungodly

The Sovereign God Uses Even the Ungodly – Isaiah 10:12

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It is comforting to know that the sovereign God uses the ungodly for his purposes, even while holding them accountable for their actions.

God is my salvation

God is my Salvation. I Will Not Be Afraid – Isaiah 12:2

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God is my salvation. He is my strength and defense. No matter what this world may bring against me, I am secure in God and will trust in him.

kept in perfect peace

Kept in Perfect Peace – Isaiah 26:3

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In the midst of uncertain and troubling times, trust in the Lord. He will keep in perfect peace all those whose hope is in him.

These people honor me with their lips - giving lip service

Giving Lip Service to God – Isaiah 29:13

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How much of my 'Christian' life is merely external activity? Do I only honor God with my lips? Or with my heart as well?

The Potter and the Clay

The Potter and the Clay – Isaiah 29:16

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There is much that goes on that I do not understand. But I trust that God is the master potter who is shaping the clay into his masterpiece.

fear of the Lord is a strong foundation

Fear of the Lord Is Key to a Strong Foundation – Isaiah 33:6

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There are many sources that our world turns to for salvation, wisdom and knowledge. But the fear of the Lord is the only true source.

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