Scripture “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” (Isaiah 60:1, NIV) Word Are you going through a tough time today? Are you sitting on the sidelines of life? God is saying, “Arise and get back in the game.” If a friend betrayed you, don’t go through […]
Scripture “To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for his own glory.” (Isaiah 61:3, NLT) Word It’s easy to have a good […]
Scripture “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’ ” (Isaiah 30:21, NIV) Word God has put a promise inside each and every one of us. Oftentimes, we have to go through the wilderness before we reach […]
Scripture “You shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace…” (Isaiah 55:12, NKJV) Word The word “enthusiasm” comes from the Greek word “entheos.” “Theos” is God. When you’re enthusiastic, it simply means you are full of God. When you get up in the morning excited about your future, recognizing that day is […]
Scripture “Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back…” (Isaiah 54:2, NIV) Word God doesn’t want you to just barely get by in life. He wants you to experience His abundance. He wants you to constantly be increasing. He wants you to be happy in your marriage. He […]
Scripture “All night long I search for you; in the morning I earnestly seek for God…” (Isaiah 26:9, NLT) Word Jesus said in Matthew 6, “Seek first the kingdom of God.” That word “seek” is a strong word. One definition is “to require as a vital necessity.” You have to see spending time with God […]
Scripture “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD.” (Isaiah 55:8, ESV) Word We all have dreams that we’re believing God for and situations we want to see turn around. Too often, we put God in a box and tell Him how to do it, when to […]
Scripture “Instead of your shame you shall have double honor, and instead of confusion they shall rejoice in their portion. Therefore in their land they shall possess double; everlasting joy shall be theirs.” (Isaiah 61:7, NKJV) Word In the Old Testament when this scripture was written, God’s people were going through a very dark time. […]
Scripture “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.” (Isaiah 43:18, NIV) Word Our minds work a lot like a computer. The way we program it will determine how it’s going to function. You can have the most expensive, powerful computer you can find, but if you load the wrong software, it’s not […]
Scripture “Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save…” (Isaiah 59:1, NKJV) Word When the Israelites were in the desert headed toward the Promised Land, they had manna to eat each day. After a while, they complained to Moses that they didn’t have any meat to eat. Moses went to God and […]
Scripture “I have declared the former things from the beginning; they went forth from My mouth, and I caused them to hear it. Suddenly I did them, and they came to pass.” (Isaiah 48:3, NKJV) Word Did you know that one touch of God’s favor can put you 50 years down the road? You can […]
Scripture “Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My [victorious] right hand […]