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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.

What If You Knew

What If You Knew How Long You Had? – Isaiah 38:5

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What if you knew how much longer you had to live? Would it change how you lived your life? How much time would you waste or invest unwisely?

An Expression of God's Sovereignty

An Expression of God’s Sovereignty – Isaiah 40:21-24

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This passage from Isaiah is a wonderful expression of the sovereignty of God. He sits enthroned above the earth, and we are as grasshoppers.

Soaring on wings like an eagle

Soaring On Wings Like Eagles – Isaiah 40:28-31

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Sometimes it can be easy to think God doesn't care. But trust him. He can renew your strength so you can soar on wings like an eagle.

When You Walk Through the Fire

When You Walk Through the Fire – Isaiah 43:1-2

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We will face many challenges in this life. But as God's children, we can be assured that when we walk through the fire, he is walking with us.

Trust God to Carry You

Trust God to Carry You – Isaiah 46:4

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There are many things in this world that we trust in. But only God can be trusted to carry us through whatever may come our way.

by his wounds we are healed

By His Wounds We Are Healed – Isaiah 53:5-6

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Take time today to read this song, Isaiah 52:13-53:12, and meditate on its words. Remember it is by Jesus' wounds that we are healed.

Come, All Who Are Thirsty

Come, All Who Are Thirsty – Isaiah 55:1-2

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This invitation is made to all who hunger and thirst for something more than this world can offer. Come to the Lord's table and be filled.

God's ways are not our ways

God’s Ways Are Not Our Ways – Isaiah 55:8-9

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God reminds us through Isaiah that his thoughts are not our thoughts, and God's ways are not our ways. This is an important reminder.

fast pleasing to God

A Fast Pleasing To God – Isaiah 58:6-7

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Isaiah tells us what kind of fast is pleasing to God. It is one where I take what I would spend on myself, and share it with those in need.

My Sin Has Separated Me from God

My Sin Has Separated Me from God – Isaiah 59:1-2

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As a believer, when I feel separated from God, it is likely because of my sin. It comes between us and hinders a close relationship.

My Soul Rejoices In My God

My Soul Rejoices In My God – Isaiah 61:10

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Over 50 years ago I surrendered my life to Jesus as my Lord. And my soul rejoices in God and what he has done, is doing, and will do in me.

Who Tremble at My Word

Who Tremble at My Word – Isaiah 66:2

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Does God's word cause you to tremble? Not with fear. But with a listening and responsive heart that seeks to respond in obedience.