Day 212 – God’s Instrument
Thoughts and Reflection Today Isaiah proclaims that Cyrus, the king of Persia, is God’s shepherd. Cyrus worships false gods and does not know the Lord. He will later be God’s instrument in fulfilling his purpose. He will defeat the nations and return the people of Judah to Jerusalem and Jerusalem will be rebuilt. Even though…
Day 211 – Called by Name
Thoughts and Reflection We read that Cyrus will be the king of Persia in the distant future. The Lord warned his people that they will experience terrible things because they have turned away from him, but they should not fear because they are his. God tells them this before the exile so they should know…
Day 210 – Speaking God’s Word
Thoughts and Reflection In today’s reading, we should realize there are different time periods and contexts between Isaiah and Ezekiel. There are two time periods of exile happening here. Isaiah writes before the Babylonian Exile and is based in the land of Judah. Ezekiel is writing during the Exile in Babylon. Israel was exiled in…
Day 209 – God Comforts His People
Thoughts and Reflection Today we read Isaiah 40. This chapter may sound familiar to you as it is read a lot during the season of Lent. St John the Baptist also helps to prepare the people for the coming of Christ and Proclaims Jesus as the lamb of God. Today we also read from the…
Day 208 – The Futility of Idols
Thoughts and Reflection Today we hear about the story of Assyria, Sennacherib how says he will concure Jerusalem since he has defeated other nations. Hezekiah turns to the Lord who hears his prayer for protection, deliverance and longer life. Baruch encouragement as the Lord tells Jerusalem to take off the garment of sorrow and affliction…
Day 207 – The Lord will Come
Thoughts and Reflection Today we learn about the Lord’s wrath against the nations. Isaiah goes on to say that the Lord will come to save the people of Israel and how they shall see his glory. When you hear of the Lord’s coming, are you filled with excitement or dread? This has to do with…
Day 206 – The Book of Baruch
Thoughts and Reflection Today hear the prophecy of a righteous king. This could apply to Hezekiah or to Josiah who was the great-grandson of Hezekiah. Isaiah tells the people back to the Lord telling them they need to wake up. He tells them about the righteous judgment of the Lord against all the nations and…
Day 205 – Promise to Zion
Thoughts and reflection Today Isaiah speaks to the rebellious people who carry out their own plan rather than God’s will. Judah should not make an alliance with foreign nations because the Lord wants to fight for his own people. God has fought against the Egyptians to set the Israelites free from slavery and he will…
Day 204 – Zephaniah’s Warnings
Daily Readings Today we read about drunkenness. While having some wine will give us some joy, too much, and to the point of drunkenness is sinful. We are created in God’s image and likeness. In that, we have our own intellect and will. Original sin has led us to darkened intellect and impacted our will.…
Day 203 – Rejoice in the Lord
Thoughts and Reflection Today we read about the delivery from oppression. Isaiah says that the people will be brought into captivity in the land of Babylon. In chapter 25 he says that God will swallow up death and wipe away tears from all faces. This is the promise of redemption and the coming of the…