Category Archives: Isaiah

You Are Our Father!

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Pete

There are many names for God in the Old Testament, many I’ve encountered as I’ve read through Isaiah. The LORD . . . the Holy One of Israel . . . the Mighty One of Jacob . . . the … Continue reading →

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RSVP

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Pete

We almost missed a wedding. We were invited . . . but didn’t know it. The invitation went out over Facebook. Sue doesn’t have a Facebook account . . . and I wasn’t a “friend.” We knew they were getting … Continue reading →

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Uh, That Would Be Me

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Pete

I’m not looking for myself in Scripture. I do want to ask the “so what” question . . . and seek application from the inspired Word . . . but, fundamentally, I think I know that it’s not about me … Continue reading →

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Behold Your God

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Pete

You almost don’t know where to start with Isaiah 40 . . . there is so much here. There is a dramatic change in tone . . . judgment giving way to comfort. And at the core of it is … Continue reading →

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Heart Burn (2010 Replay)

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Pete

Some mornings I have to kind of “fast path” my devo time and skip the reflection time when I try to put a few thoughts “to paper.”  I’ve got to get to work early this morning, so my “chewing” time this morning … Continue reading →

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Run the Race, Realize the Promises

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Pete

In Hebrews 12 this morning I’m reminded that I need to look to Jesus, the author and finisher of my faith . . . that I need to lay aside every weight and sin which can so easily trip me … Continue reading →

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Questions

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Pete

In my readings this morning, I came across a couple of pretty penetrating questions. They’re the kind of Scriptures that the Spirit can take apart from their immediate context and leverage them as scales to gauge the manner in which … Continue reading →

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Crushed!

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Pete

Isaiah 53 stands as an eternal memorial. It is as graphic a description of the “great exchange” as exists in Scripture. One of those “beware lest it become too familiar” types of passages . . . one of those passages … Continue reading →

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Who Needs Firewood?

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Pete

Oh the patience of God in pursuing His people and seeking to draw them back to Himself. That’s the thought that emerges as I read Isaiah 44 and 45 this morning. In Isaiah 44 God reasons with those who have … Continue reading →

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The Justice Bringer

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Pete

“Behold My Servant” . . . that’s how my reading in Isaiah 42 began this morning . . . three words that capture your attention . . . a heavenly “Heads Up!” . . . a spiritual “awakening.” Here’s what … Continue reading →

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