Category Archives: Conflict

Scraps of Cloth

Posted on September 13, 2015 by wamplerp

In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his resting place will be glorious. In that day the Lord will reach out his hand a second … Continue reading →

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Water Holes

Posted on September 6, 2015 by wamplerp

In that day the Lord will whistle for flies from the Nile delta in Egypt and for bees from the land of Assyria. They will all come and settle in the steep ravines and in the crevices in the rocks, … Continue reading →

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Immanuel at the Aqueduct

Posted on September 2, 2015 by wamplerp

When Ahaz son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, was king of Judah, King Rezin of Aram and Pekah son of Remaliah king of Israel marched up to fight against Jerusalem, but they could not overpower it.   Now the house … Continue reading →

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He whistles for those at the ends of the earth

Posted on September 1, 2015 by wamplerp

Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.  Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.  Woe to … Continue reading →

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Bad Fruit

Posted on August 30, 2015 by wamplerp

I will sing for the one I love a song about his vineyard: My loved one had a vineyard on a fertile hillside.   He dug it up and cleared it of stones and planted it with the choicest vines. He … Continue reading →

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Severe Pruning

Posted on August 29, 2015 by wamplerp

In that day the Branch of the Lord will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of the survivors in Israel. Those who are left in Zion, who remain in Jerusalem, … Continue reading →

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Supplies of Water

Posted on August 27, 2015 by wamplerp

See now, the Lord, the Lord Almighty, is about to take from Jerusalem and Judah both supply and support: all supplies of food and all supplies of water,   the hero and the warrior, the judge and the prophet, the diviner … Continue reading →

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Come Now, Let us Settle the Matter

Posted on August 25, 2015 by wamplerp

When you spread out your hands in prayer, I hide my eyes from you; even when you offer many prayers, I am not listening. Your hands are full of blood! Wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out … Continue reading →

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Fiery love than cannot be dowsed

Posted on August 24, 2015 by wamplerp

Who is this coming up from the wilderness leaning on her beloved? Under the apple tree I roused you; there your mother conceived you, there she who was in labor gave you birth.   Place me like a seal over your … Continue reading →

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Watch the Wind and Look to the Cloud

Posted on August 15, 2015 by wamplerp

Ship your grain across the sea; after many days you may receive a return.   Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight; you do not know what disaster may come upon the land.   If clouds are full of water, they pour … Continue reading →

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