Category Archives: Isaiah

Who is Jesus? Immanuel

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from December 12, 2012] All right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Isaiah, Matthew | 1 Comment

Real Comfort – Even at Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from December 5, 2011] “Comfort, comfort my people,” says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem. Tell her that her sad days are gone and her sins are pardoned. Yes, the Lord has punished her twice over for all her … Continue reading →

Posted in Isaiah | Comments Off on Real Comfort – Even at Christmas

The Reason

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

Who has believed our message? To whom has the Lord revealed his powerful arm? 2 My servant grew up in the Lord’s presence like a tender green shoot, like a root in dry ground. There was nothing beautiful or majestic … Continue reading →

Posted in Isaiah | Comments Off on The Reason

Emmanuel, God with Us

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from December 2, 2010] For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His … Continue reading →

Posted in Isaiah, Luke | Comments Off on Emmanuel, God with Us

The Beauty of Worship

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

In the future, the mountain with the Lord’s temple will be the highest of all. It will reach above the hills; every nation will rush to it. 3 Many people will come and say, “Let’s go to the mountain of … Continue reading →

Posted in Isaiah | Comments Off on The Beauty of Worship

Pain

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

He was hated and rejected; his life was filled with sorrow and terrible suffering. No one wanted to look at him. We despised him and said, “He is a nobody!” 4 He suffered and endured great pain for us, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Hebrews, Isaiah | Comments Off on Pain

A Clean House

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. 9 He will not constantly accuse us, nor remain angry forever. 10 He does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal … Continue reading →

Posted in Galatians, Isaiah, Psalms | Comments Off on A Clean House

Each New Day

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.      Isaiah 54:10 (NIV) … Continue reading →

Posted in Isaiah | Comments Off on Each New Day

Say What We Want to Hear – Even if It’s False!

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

The Lord told me to write down his message for his people, so that it would be there forever.9 They have turned against the Lord and can’t be trusted. They have refused his teaching 10 and have said to his … Continue reading →

Posted in Isaiah, John | Comments Off on Say What We Want to Hear – Even if It’s False!

Rest Well

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good. It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until … Continue reading →

Posted in Isaiah, Matthew, Psalms | Comments Off on Rest Well