Day 217 – The Everlasting Covenant
Thoughts and Reflection Today we read about God’s promise that everyone — including strangers — are brought into his covenant. He invites everyone who worships, loves him and keeps the Sabbath. If we let our view of the world be shaped by the Word of God, then we start to see things as God sees […]
Day 216 – The Suffering Servant
Thoughts and Reflection Today we read that Isaiah brings us back to the Suffering Servant. “He was despised and rejected by men; a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.” Jesus will embody these words six hundred years later. Mercy and comfort are offered. We should acknowledge our sins and always seek the Lord’s mercy […]
Day 215 – False Prophets
Thoughts and Reflection Today we read in Isaiah that judgment and destruction are coming but so is grace. There will be exile and a return from exile. There will be a future redeemer. The whole world will witness the humiliation and redemption of the Messiah. This will become our story later. In Ezekiel, he is […]
Summer Texas Grilled Shrimp
Looking to make a quick side dish or appetizer for a party? Texas grilled shrimp is easy and vibrant. Serve alone or over a bed of rice. Choose your favorite BBQ sauce to make it as sweet or spicy as you’d like.
Day 214 – The Hidden Glory of God
Thoughts and Reflection Today we hear about the mission of a servant. Isaiah is referring to both the people of God and the coming Messiah. Israel will not be forgotten by the Lord. Even if a mother could forsake her child, God will not forget them. God has carved the names of his people on […]
Day 213 – The Redeemer
Thoughts and Reflection Today we read that the Lord addresses his people. Since they were unfaithful to him, they will experience his judgment. All is not lost, if they return to him he will restore them once again. In Ezekiel, the Lord gives him a vision of Jerusalem. He sees the Temple with both the […]
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 […]