Category Archives: Isaiah

Hard Day’s Night

I have called you back from the ends of the earth, saying, ‘You are my servant.’ For I have chosen you and will not throw you away. Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I … Continue reading

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Beautiful Feet

[reprinted from October 14, 2010] How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, the good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God of Israel reigns! The watchmen shout and sing … Continue reading

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The Truth Is —

Then the king sent horses, chariots, and many troops to Dothan. They arrived at night and surrounded the city. Elisha’s servant got up early, and when he went out, he saw an army with horses and chariots all around the … Continue reading

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Dry? Have the Best Drink on God!

[reprinted from December 4, 2009] — Henry Neufeld 8There will be a highway there, A passage that will be called the Holy Way. Nothing impure will go up on it. But it shall be for God’s people. No traveler, even … Continue reading

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Why THIS Death, Jesus?

He grew up like a small plant before the Lord,  like a root growing in a dry land. He had no special beauty or form to make us notice him; there was nothing in his appearance to make us desire … Continue reading

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“I’m Just a Mess!”

“The God who made you is like your husband.  His name is the Lord All-Powerful. The Holy One of Israel is the one who saves you. He is called the God of all the earth. You were like a woman … Continue reading

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“Hello, God?”

[reprinted from May 29, 2009] Out of the depths I have cried to you, Yahweh. Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my petitions.          Psalm 130:1-2 (WEB) It shall happen … Continue reading

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Assurance

In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a very high throne. His long robe filled the Temple. Heavenly creatures of fire stood above him. Each creature had six wings: It used two wings to … Continue reading

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Above All

He was despised and rejected— a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief. We turned our backs on him and looked the other way. He was despised, and we did not care. Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it … Continue reading

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This is He

“This is My Servant; I strengthen Him, this is My Chosen One; I delight in Him. I have put My Spirit on Him; He will bring justice to the nations. He will not cry out or shout or make His … Continue reading

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