For I, says the Lord, will be to her a wall of fire round about, and I will be the glory in the midst of her. Zech 2:5 (NKJV) Jerusalem was in ruins, and her people were scattered. Zechariah was having visions about how the Lord would restore her and bring her people...
Then I heard the Lord asking, “Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?” I said, “Here I am. Send me.” Isaiah 6:8 (NLT) Isaiah was having a pretty serious vision when the Lord asked him this question. In this vision he saw the Lord in all...
In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe. Ps 4:8 (NLT) There have been countless nights where worry and fear have kept me from sleep… I know many of you can relate. Your head hits the pillow; you take one look at the ceiling and the...
Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a...
This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9 NLT) TBT to one of our favourite devotions with artwork designed by our good friend Andrea Howey… You should check out...
You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavour, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. Matthew 5:13 (NKJV) Salt is used is so many ways – from purifying metals and controlling...
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Ps 51:10 (NIV) God is always creating. His ‘creating streak' didn’t last for 6 days and then vanished – He still has that creative power burning within Him and manifesting all around...
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. Revelation 22:13 (NLT) Right now, stop reading for a second and take a look around. Wherever you are, whatever your environment is like, there will be evidence that you didn't or couldn't...
The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5b (NKJV) (Part 2 of 2) Often the disruption of peace comes into our lives because of a choice we have made, or some else’s choice that has directly effected us. And as each...
But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities. Isaiah 53:5a (NKJV) (Part 1 of 2) You know when someone ‘takes the hit' for something you’ve done wrong, and it can make you feel so guilty that your focus lingers on your guilt...
