Category Archives: Isaiah

Taking Off My Shoes

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Pete

Reading King Hezekiah’s story in Isaiah this morning. Most notable about this king? He received an extension . . . an extension on his life. Knowing that his days on earth were drawing to a close (because God had told … Continue reading →

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The Highway of Holiness

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Pete

It’s a prophecy concerning them, but it has been preserved for us. Depending on how you interpret it, it’s either been fulfilled or will be fulfilled . . . or, perhaps, was partially fulfilled and is yet to be fully … Continue reading →

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We Wait

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Pete

So often what gets you wrapped around the axle with prophecy is trying to lock down the “when.” When will that happen? In ancient Israel’s day? During Christ’s first advent? At His second advent? At the tribulation? During the millennial … Continue reading →

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A Connection

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Pete

There’s a connection, a vital connection. But for too many, that connection is never really made. For some, the Old Testament is considered irrelevant for faith today. For others, it’s seen, at best, as optional for the believer. But if … Continue reading →

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Our Dread or Our Delight

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Pete

The splendor of His majesty. That’s what I’m chewing on this morning. And my immediate response when encountering those words? Well, it’s akin to the psalmist’s response. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in … Continue reading →

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Photobombing a Prophecy

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Pete

I read these latter chapters of Isaiah and I can’t help but be stirred with anticipation for Israel. I believe the prophesied promises of redemption and restoration among the tribes of Jacob are to be understood literally. I also believe … Continue reading →

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Where God Lives

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Pete

An inverted triangle. An immense inverted triangle. That’s the picture that forms in my mind’s eye as I hover over a verse in Isaiah this morning. The base of the triangle is above the earth . . . way above the earth … Continue reading →

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The LORD Who Has Compassion

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Pete

Compassion captured my attention this morning. Not so much acts of compassion but the word compassion and the promise of compassion and the God of compassion. I’m continuing to read in that portion of Isaiah which has moved beyond Israel’s … Continue reading →

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The Soul’s Delight

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Pete

He is One who bears, unfettered, the power of the Spirit. He will establish justice in the earth. He will be a light for the nations . . . giving sight to the blind . . . freeing the prisoner … Continue reading →

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The Heart of the Shepherd

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Pete

Feeling a bit convicted this morning. Had a conversation with someone last night about leading in the church. About setting the right expectations for the people of God and holding them accountable in the right way. While I think there … Continue reading →

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