The hope of redemption is great for that hope is placed in God alone. If Egypt can be redeemed and Assyria join the worship (Isaiah 19:23-25), then, indeed, there is hope for the wayward and the oppressor. So let us join the prayer for the lost to be found and the enemy to become family. Let us celebrate God's inheritance in Israel and rejoice that He has grafted us into His family. Our hope is in...  Read More

"LORD, I wait for you; you will answer, Lord my God." (Psalm 38:15, NIV)'I AM' God of covenant-love; merciful and faithful Father; You Who rule in justice and righteousness over all You have made; Creator and Sovereign, I wait with hopeful expectation of Your answer, of the gift of Your Presence. Knowing that You owe me nothing, humbly I receive Your grace and I wait upon Your perfect timing, for ...  Read More

As we still our hearts before You, Father, as we wait on You, You refresh us in Your presence. You remind us of our eternal hope in Your plan of salvation through Jesus Christ. And so, we continue to seek You, to rest in You, to trust You, for You will never forsake Your own. Eternally we are with You and shall finally live in Your glorious presence forever. Thank You, Father! Amen!...  Read More

O Lord our God, these are days in which we cannot live by the status quo or waffle with the winds of every whim and fancy in our world. As someone has said, "If we do not stand for something, we will fall for anything." As You said through Isaiah, Your prophet: "If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all." (Isaiah 7:9b, NIV). We cannot afford to be fence-sitters. May we be b...  Read More

Reading Isaiah we are reminded of the history and hearts of Your people...all over the place. This seems to be human nature. Thank You for the Gift of the Holy Spirit Who is our Helper. We must have His presence to live and love as we ought...both toward You and others. Help us to walk in Your way, by Your power, in Your love, for Your glory, and that day by day and always. In the Name of Jesus we...  Read More

Thank You, LORD, that Your ears are attentive to the cries of Your children, that You delight to answer the prayers of Your own. We know that our words with You are never wasted, never forgotten...for You hear and You answer. That's one of the many reasons we praise You!...  Read More