"Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 18 July 2012"
Today's Blog Title: "True Worship and False"
Today's Blog Scripture" Isaiah 66:1-24
Today's Key Verse: Isaiah 66:13 "As one whom his mother comforts So I will comfort you; And you shall be comforted in Jerusalem."
The final chapter of Isiah and his final prophecy begins with the assertion, "Thus saith the Lord." The passage points to the magnitude and immensity of God, who is greater than the heavens. Thus "heaven" is His "throne" and "earth" His "footstool." God is not limited to any "house" or "temple" made by man. John tells us that in eternity, there will be no need for a temple, "for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it" (Revelation 21:22). God's desire is to dwell in men and women who are of a "poor and...contrite spirit." Thus Isaiah foresees the New Testament doctrine of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the temple of man's body (1 Corinthians 6:19).
The Book of Isaiah ends with a fearful glimpse of final judgment. Isaiah foresees a time when "those that escape" the Tribulation period will be sent "unto the nations" (Gentiles) to "declare" God's "glory" among them. During the millennial kingdom, they will come to "Jerusalem" to worship Him. "All Flesh" refers to the redeemed of the Lord from all nations who will "come to worship" Him. The book ends with the awesome statement that the redeemed will "go forth, and look upon the carcases of the men that have transgressed against me." Their suffering is described as being in the place where "their worn shall not die, neither shall their fire he quenched." The scene described here is that of the redeemed of heaven in their final glorified state and of those who are lost forever in the Lake of Fire. Thus Isaiah closes his prophecy with a stern reminder that there is a real heaven to be gained and a real hell to be avoided.
Today's Biblical Truth: "Spiritual transformation starts in the mind and heart."
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness.
Love God More Today. Pray for Youcef Nardarkhani the Iranian Pastor who has been sentenced to death for his refusal to denounce Jesus Christ as as Lord and Savior and for his lawyer who was has been sentenced to 9 years in prison for defending in the Iranian Court. Pray for our Brothers and Sisters in Christ who are being persecuted for their Faith in Jesus. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life, and you tell out, "I CAN'T," GOD Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN."
"For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable." Romans 11:29
Click on the link at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for a Bible Verse from Ephesians 6:12.
May God's Love, Peace, Strength, and Grace be with all of you.
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Blog Title: "True Worship and False"
Today's Blog Scripture" Isaiah 66:1-24
Today's Key Verse: Isaiah 66:13 "As one whom his mother comforts So I will comfort you; And you shall be comforted in Jerusalem."
The final chapter of Isiah and his final prophecy begins with the assertion, "Thus saith the Lord." The passage points to the magnitude and immensity of God, who is greater than the heavens. Thus "heaven" is His "throne" and "earth" His "footstool." God is not limited to any "house" or "temple" made by man. John tells us that in eternity, there will be no need for a temple, "for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it" (Revelation 21:22). God's desire is to dwell in men and women who are of a "poor and...contrite spirit." Thus Isaiah foresees the New Testament doctrine of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the temple of man's body (1 Corinthians 6:19).
The Book of Isaiah ends with a fearful glimpse of final judgment. Isaiah foresees a time when "those that escape" the Tribulation period will be sent "unto the nations" (Gentiles) to "declare" God's "glory" among them. During the millennial kingdom, they will come to "Jerusalem" to worship Him. "All Flesh" refers to the redeemed of the Lord from all nations who will "come to worship" Him. The book ends with the awesome statement that the redeemed will "go forth, and look upon the carcases of the men that have transgressed against me." Their suffering is described as being in the place where "their worn shall not die, neither shall their fire he quenched." The scene described here is that of the redeemed of heaven in their final glorified state and of those who are lost forever in the Lake of Fire. Thus Isaiah closes his prophecy with a stern reminder that there is a real heaven to be gained and a real hell to be avoided.
Today's Biblical Truth: "Spiritual transformation starts in the mind and heart."
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness.
Love God More Today. Pray for Youcef Nardarkhani the Iranian Pastor who has been sentenced to death for his refusal to denounce Jesus Christ as as Lord and Savior and for his lawyer who was has been sentenced to 9 years in prison for defending in the Iranian Court. Pray for our Brothers and Sisters in Christ who are being persecuted for their Faith in Jesus. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life, and you tell out, "I CAN'T," GOD Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN."
"For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable." Romans 11:29
Click on the link at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for a Bible Verse from Ephesians 6:12.
May God's Love, Peace, Strength, and Grace be with all of you.
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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