I wrestled through this passage from John this morning, here's what I thought. Jesus knew it was coming; Jesus knew what He had to do; He had received the strategy from the Father that morning. He knew what the plan was. He also had clear warning … [Read more]
Devotions, Psalms 74, June 14, 2014
I read Psalm 74 today. I've been reading and trying to do devotions even when I'm not feeling like it - I'm finding it does help in (a) thinking, and (b) praying; doing devotions has at least once (recently), I think more, brought me to a point of … [Read more]
Devotions, Psalms 83, April 19, 2014
Read Psalm 83 Psalm 83 seems to me to be about Israel being plotted against by many, seemingly almost every other nation that has anything to do with them. In verse 1 the phrase "Do not keep silent, O God!" is not about God so much saying … [Read more]
Devotions, Psalms 60, April 13, 2014
Read Psalm 60 today. Psalms 60:1 He Will Tread Down Our Foes To the choirmaster:according to Shushan Eduth. A Miktam of David; for instruction; when he strove with Aram- naharaim and with Aram- zobah, and when Joab on his return struck down twelve … [Read more]
Devotions, Psalms 50, March 21, 2014
Psalm 50 Points to obey: Give thanks: Psalms 50:14 Offer to God the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and pay your vows to the Most High, Call on Him: Psalms 50:15 And call on Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall honor and glorify … [Read more]
Devotions, James, Proverbs, Mar. 13, 2014
Not having a good day, so today I prayed "what is my 'issue'?" - James 1:8 came to mind: James 1:8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. ...I realized something along the lines of: when doubting, meaning 'being tossed' and not … [Read more]
Devotions, Psalms 49, Mar. 11, 2014
Psalm 49 encourages us to put our focus on God. We all have the same fate: we perish. Even though wicked, sinful people "succeed," their success is in vain because their end is to "go to the generation of his fathers, who will never see light." … [Read more]
Devotions, Isaiah 54-55 & Misc., Oct. 22, 2012
Isaiah 54 seems to be about Gods love and blessings for His people. It reveals His will for them. Isaiah 55 starts with a call for Gods children to come to Him for free revelation ("wine and milk"): Isaiah 55:1-3 1 “Ho! Every one who thirsts, … [Read more]
Devotions, Isaiah 53, Oct. 19, 2012
This chapter is about the Messiah.They talk about the suffering that Jesus will go through. It talks about some conditional promises... very interesting see v.10-12: Isaiah 53:10-12 But the Lord was pleased To crush Him, putting Him to grief; If … [Read more]
Devotions, Isaiah 51-52, Oct. 18, 2012
This passage most definitely seems to be about the Messiah. In Isaiah 51:9 it talks about the arm of the Lord putting on its strength. It seems to be a call for Jesus to come to action. In Isaiah 51 it seems to indicate that Jesus actually parted the … [Read more]
Devotions, Isaiah 51 Oct. 17, 2012
I've been reading Isaiah 51 today. It seems to be about Messiah. It's also about judgment. It's about fearing God rather than men, in particular those men who revile & reprove - they will be punished. Towards the end it appears to be about … [Read more]
Devotions, Confession & Healing, Oct. 14, 2012
Today I prayed together with my wife for a need she had. During the prayer I felt like a past sin of mine was getting in the way. When I prayed about it alone afterwards, I sensed the Holy Spirit prompting me to go to certain passages. First I … [Read more]
Devotions, Isaiah 50, Oct. 15, 2012
Today I read Isaiah 50. I believe God is saying He never divorced or sold the Jewish people or cities, rather they sold themselves by their own sin. See verse 1: Isaiah 50:1 Thus says the Lord, “Where is the certificate of divorce By which … [Read more]
Devotions, Isaiah 48-49 Oct. 12, 2012
What was Isaiah 48-49 about? God blessing His people, the Jewish nation, as well as all people globally: Isaiah 49:6 He says,“It is too small a thing thatYou should be My Servant To raise up the tribes of Jacob and to restore the preserved … [Read more]