It feels like the world is crumbling. Which is it.
But God is still on the throne. There is still wonder in the world to be enjoyed. There is still kindness to be observed in those around us. The Holy Spirit is still available in abundance. The Bible is still pertinent and grace-full.
Find someone to encourage today. If you need the encouragement, ask for help and hang on. Get you some redemption from the pit.
Bless the Lord, my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name.
Bless the Lord, my soul, and do not forget any of His benefits;
Who pardons all your guilt,
Who heals all your diseases;
Who redeems your life from the pit,
Who crowns you with favor and compassion;
Who satisfies your years with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle. Psalm 103:1-5
Toward the promise,
Lana
Through the Bible in a Year Reading Plan and Challenge
Isaiah is a ponderous book that leaves a ponderous footprint in history. This ministry spans 60 years, and four Judean kings, recording oracles against 11 nations. It also provides the widest prophetic picture of the Messiah in the Old Testament.
Lately, I’ll admit I’ve been appreciating Isaiah for a sense of justice and relief promised to the oppressed. It doesn’t take much nightly news to make me want to crawl into bed and hide. But there are some strong comforts in Isaiah!
Sunday, October 3 Catch up and reflect
Monday, October 4 Isaiah 12-14, Ephesians 2
Tuesday, October 5 Isaiah 15-17, Ephesians 3
Wednesday, October 6 Isaiah 18-20, Ephesians 4
Thursday, October 7 Isaiah 21-23, Ephesians 5
Friday, October 8 Isaiah 24-26, Ephesians 6
Saturday, October 9 Isaiah 27-30, Philippians 1-2
Question for this week’s reading: Many commentators think the theme verse for the book of Isaiah is in chapter 12. Can you pick it out?
Here’s the link to the archives of Toward the Promise. Some of it may be worth re-reading.
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Good passage, and I like your picture.