Category Archives: Discernment

In the Hollow of His Hand

Posted on October 26, 2015 by wamplerp

A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord ; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground … Continue reading →

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I will defend this city

Posted on October 25, 2015 by wamplerp

In those days Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to him and said, “This is what the Lord says: Put your house in order, because you are going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christianity, Death and Dying, Discernment, Following God, Free Will, God's Love for Us, Isaiah, Obedience, Redemption, The Earthly Realm, The Nature of God, The Spiritual Realm, Trusting God | Tagged bible, Christianity, Daily devotional, water, weeping | Leave a comment

Grass Sprouting on a Roof

Posted on October 24, 2015 by wamplerp

This is the word the Lord has spoken against him: “Virgin Daughter Zion despises and mocks you. Daughter Jerusalem tosses her head as you flee. Who is it you have ridiculed and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice … Continue reading →

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Assyrians at the Aqueduct Revisited

Posted on October 23, 2015 by wamplerp

In the fourteenth year of King Hezekiah’s reign, Sennacherib king of Assyria attacked all the fortified cities of Judah and captured them. Then the king of Assyria sent his field commander with a large army from Lachish to King Hezekiah … Continue reading →

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Water in the Wilderness

Posted on October 22, 2015 by wamplerp

The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, … Continue reading →

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Streams Turned into Pitch

Posted on October 19, 2015 by wamplerp

For the Lord has a day of vengeance, a year of retribution, to uphold Zion’s cause. Edom’s streams will be turned into pitch, her dust into burning sulfur; her land will become blazing pitch! It will not be quenched night … Continue reading →

Posted in Conflict, Covenant, Discernment, Following God, Free Will, Isaiah, Obedience, reconciliation, Redemption, The Earthly Realm, The Nature of God, Wisdom | Tagged bible, bible study, Christianity, Daily devotional, pitch, stream, water | 1 Comment

Broad Rivers and Streams

Posted on October 18, 2015 by wamplerp

You who are far away, hear what I have done; you who are near, acknowledge my power! The sinners in Zion are terrified; trembling grips the godless: “Who of us can dwell with the consuming fire? Who of us can … Continue reading →

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The Envoys of Peace Weep

Posted on October 17, 2015 by wamplerp

The Lord is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with his justice and righteousness. He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the … Continue reading →

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Quietness and Confidence

Posted on October 15, 2015 by wamplerp

The Lord ’s justice will dwell in the desert, his righteousness live in the fertile field. The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever. My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, … Continue reading →

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The Fearful Heart will Know

Posted on October 14, 2015 by wamplerp

See, a king will reign in righteousness and rulers will rule with justice. Each one will be like a shelter from the wind and a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in the desert and the shadow of … Continue reading →