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Isaiah 8 – Trust in the Lord Alone

  When God Fights for His People Isaiah 8 reminds us that even when God rises up against those who rise against Judah, His people are not to gloat over their enemies’ downfall. The Lord wants our eyes fixed on Him , not on what happens to others. He says, “For whoever touches you touches the apple of His eye.” (Zechariah 2:8) What a beautiful assurance! God takes our pain personally—He defends, protects, and restores. But He also wants us to let Him handle justice. When we celebrate the fall of others, even the wicked, we step outside His character. Judah rejoiced over the fall of their enemies, and because of this disobedience, God allowed the Assyrian invasion —yet even in His anger, He promised to be their protector. Oh, what love this is! 💔 Even when we turn away, He cannot turn His face from us completely. Even when He disciplines, His heart aches with love. How painful it must be for Him—to love so deeply and yet be rejected by the ones He treasures most.   Learning to ...

Isaiah 7 — Faith Over Fear

 The story of King Ahaz is one many of us can quietly relate to. He was terrified. He feared for his life, for his people, and for his nation’s future. The threat of invasion hung over him like a dark cloud — ready to take away everything he had ever known: his safety, his home, and his hope. It wasn’t just an army at his gates — it was fear itself closing in. The kind of fear that shakes your faith, clouds your judgment, and makes trusting God seem impossible. But right there, in that trembling heart, God speaks gently yet powerfully: “Do not be afraid. It will not happen.” What a comforting voice in the middle of chaos. When life feels like it’s falling apart, when the unknown looms large, God still whispers the same thing today — “Don’t be afraid, child. Trust Me.” Faith That Holds You Firm There’s one verse in this chapter that carries such deep truth: “Unless your faith is firm, I cannot make you stand firm.” — Isaiah 7:9 How profound is that? God reminds u...

Isaiah 6 — The Vision of Glory and the Call to Go

Isaiah 6 is a chapter that humbles and stirs the heart. It begins with a breathtaking vision — the prophet sees the Lord seated on His throne, high and exalted, His robe filling the temple. ‘’The whole earth is full of His glory.”  (v.3) What a declaration! God’s glory truly fills the earth — His beauty is everywhere. The mountains wrapped in snow, the fiery sunsets, the still oceans, the whispering winds through trees — all declare His glory. From the peaks of Zion Canyon to the depths of the sea, from the heights to the darkness, the earth speaks of His excellence and splendor. Creation is a living testimony of His presence — everything that has breath echoes His majesty. The God Who Yearns for My Voice (v.4) Even with the thunderous praise of the seraphim surrounding His throne, my Lord still desires  my  voice. The Creator who commands angels still yearns for human prayer. He listens to our cries, our whispered thanks, our broken confessions. Before I even ask, He kno...

Isaiah 5: The Vineyard of His Love

Isaiah 5 is one of the most emotional chapters. It shows how much love and care the Lord had for His people — and how deeply it hurt Him when they turned away. God Himself planted a vineyard. He didn’t ask anyone else to take care of it — He did everything with His own hands. He cleared the land, picked the best seeds, built a watchtower, and even dug a winepress Himself. That vineyard was His people — His precious nation. He gave them everything they needed to grow and bear fruit. But instead of sweet grapes, they produced bitter ones. Instead of faithfulness, they gave Him rebellion. After putting in so much love and care, imagine the pain when His people rejected Him. When God’s Love Meets Rejection The Lord expected justice, but saw injustice.He expected righteousness, but heard cries of pain.So, in His sorrow and anger, He decided to remove His protection. He let the vineyard be torn down — just as He allowed Israel to face the consequences of their actions. It’s not that God stop...