Category Archives: Free Will

Summoned by Name

Posted on November 6, 2015 by wamplerp

But now, this is what the Lord says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.  When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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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 →

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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 →

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Water of Affliction

Posted on October 12, 2015 by wamplerp

People of Zion, who live in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. How gracious he will be when you cry for help! As soon as he hears, he will answer you. Although the Lord gives you the bread of adversity … Continue reading →

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Dreams of Drinking

Posted on October 8, 2015 by wamplerp

Woe to you, Ariel, Ariel, the city where David settled! Add year to year and let your cycle of festivals go on.   Yet I will besiege Ariel; she will mourn and lament, she will be to me like an altar … Continue reading →

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Driving Rain and a Flooding Downpour

Posted on October 5, 2015 by wamplerp

Woe to that wreath, the pride of Ephraim’s drunkards, to the fading flower, his glorious beauty, set on the head of a fertile valley— to that city, the pride of those laid low by wine!  See, the Lord has one … Continue reading →

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