Powerful Words from the ProphetsThen Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Listen to this message from the LORD of Heaven’s Armies: ‘The time is coming when everything in your palace—all the treasures stored up by your ancestors until now—will be carried off to Babylon. Nothing will be left,’ says the LORD. ‘Some of your very own sons will be taken away into exile. They will become eunuchs who will serve in t...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Soon after this, Merodach-baladan son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent Hezekiah his best wishes and a gift. He had heard that Hezekiah had been very sick and that he had recovered. Hezekiah was delighted with the Babylonian envoys and showed them everything in his treasure-houses—the silver, the gold, the spices, and the aromatic oils. He also took them to see his...

Powerful Words from the ProphetsThen this message came to Isaiah from the LORD: “Go back to Hezekiah and tell him, ‘This is what the LORD, the God of your ancestor David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears. I will add fifteen years to your life, and I will rescue you and this city from the king of Assyria. Yes, I will defend this city.’” – Isaiah 38:4-6 (NLT)“New Life!” “New Life!”...

Powerful Words from the ProphetsAbout that time, Hezekiah became deathly ill, and the prophet Isaiah, son of Amoz, went to visit him. He gave the king this message: “This is what the LORD says: ‘Set your affairs in order, for you are going to die. You will not recover from this illness.’” When Hezekiah heard this, he turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, “Remember, O LORD, how I have...

Powerful Words from the ProphetsThen Isaiah son of Amoz sent this message to Hezekiah: “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Because you prayed about King Sennacherib of Assyria, the LORD has spoken this word against him… because of your raging against me and your arrogance, which I have heard for myself, I will put my hook in your nose and my bit in your mouth. I will make you return b...

Powerful Words from the ProphetsAfter Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers and read it, he went up to the LORD’s Temple and spread it out before the LORD. And Hezekiah prayed this prayer before the LORD: “O LORD of Heaven’s Armies, God of Israel, you are enthroned between the mighty cherubim! You alone are God of all the kingdoms of the earth. You alone created the heavens and the eart...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Then the chief of staff stood and shouted in Hebrew to the people on the wall, “Listen to this message from the great king of Assyria! This is what the king says: Don’t let Hezekiah deceive you. He will never be able to rescue you. Don’t let him fool you into trusting in the LORD by saying, ‘The LORD will surely rescue us. This city will never fall into the hands o...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“In the fourteenth year of King Hezekiah’s reign, King Sennacherib of Assyria came to attack the fortified towns of Judah and conquered them.” – Isaiah 36:1 (NLT)“God Will Win the War!” You’ll lose some battles. But God will win the war! This is a truth that we have to bury deep in our hearts. It’s so easy to grow discouraged when hardship comes or setbacks happen. ...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Those who have been ransomed by the LORD will return. They will enter Jerusalem singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Sorrow and mourning will disappear, and they will be filled with joy and gladness.” – Isaiah 35:9 (NLT)“God Will Bring You Back” God will bring me back. I want you to say that out loud today. It’s an important reminder that the places we find ourse...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“And a great road will go through that once deserted land. It will be named the Highway of Holiness. Evil-minded people will never travel on it. It will be only for those who walk in God’s ways; fools will never walk there.” – Isaiah 35:8 (NLT)“The Road You’re Looking For” Recently, I met my youngest son for lunch. Afterward, I needed to stop by his house to pick up...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“The parched ground will become a pool, and springs of water will satisfy the thirsty land. Marsh grass and reeds and rushes will flourish where desert jackals once lived.” – Isaiah 35:7 (NLT)“Living the Abundant Life” As I was walking and praying today, I thanked God for His incredible goodness in my life. The word I used as I thanked Him was the word “abundance.” ...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“And when he comes, he will open the eyes of the blind and unplug the ears of the deaf. The lame will leap like a deer, and those who cannot speak will sing for joy!” – Isaiah 35:5-6 (NLT)“Jesus Still Can!” I love this beautiful prophecy that Isaiah gives about the ministry of Jesus. Everywhere He went, He did exactly what Isaiah said He would do. He touched the eye...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“For the LORD is our judge, our lawgiver, and our king. He will care for us and save us.” – Isaiah 33:22 (NLT)“Divine Government” Growing up, one of the classes most of us have to take in high school is Government class. We learn that Congress is the Legislative Branch of our government. They make the laws. We learn that the President of the United States heads up t...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“The LORD will be our Mighty One. He will be like a wide river of protection that no enemy can cross, that no enemy ship can sail upon.” – Isaiah 33:21 (NLT)“Our Protector” Isaiah reminds us today that our God is a Protector. As His people, we are to be praying for His protection, seeking His protection, and trusting Him for protection. With so many forces at work i...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“In that day He will be your sure foundation, providing a rich store of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD will be your treasure.” – Isaiah 33:6 (NLT)“The Secret Treasure” Sunday, in my message at church, I talked about how WE are God’s plan for spreading the Good News about Jesus. Jesus told His disciples before He left, “As God the Father sent ...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Though the LORD is very great and lives in heaven, he will make Jerusalem his home of justice and righteousness.” – Isaiah 33:5 (NLT)“God’s Home Is Now with Us” We often miss how profound this verse is. Isaiah reminds the people that “the LORD is very great and lives in heaven.” Which the people understood. God was unreachable, untouchable, and unknowable. He was a...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“The enemy runs at the sound of your voice. When you stand up, the nations flee!” – Isaiah 33:3 (NLT)“The Lord Is Our Victory!” As I read our verse for today, I thought of Paul’s words in Romans 8, “If God be for us, who can be against us?” The answer is, “No one!” I thought it was interesting that one of the commentators I read on this passage said that it was beli...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“But LORD, be merciful to us, for we have waited for you. Be our strong arm each day and our salvation in times of trouble.” – Isaiah 33:2 (NLT)“The Danger of Independence” Independence. Isn’t that what we fight for from the day we’re born? One of the first words we learn as a toddler is “Mine!” Then we progress to one of our first full sentences, “I can do it MYSEL...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Even the hotheads will be full of sense and understanding.” – Isaiah 32:4 (NLT)“Healing Inside and Out” Do you believe that our God is a Healer? Do you believe He can heal us, body, mind, spirit, and emotions? Many people don’t. Oh, they believe God can heal our bodies. They have no trouble praying for themselves or others when it’s for disease, injury, or cancer. ...

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Then everyone who has eyes will be able to see the truth, and everyone who has ears will be able to hear it.” – Isaiah 32:3 (NLT)“Lord, Show Us Your Truth!” This is such an interesting prophecy about the coming of Jesus. Isaiah points out in our passage that “everyone who has eyes will be able to see the truth, and everyone who has ears will be able to hear it.” Je...