July 20, 2026

Isaiah 64

If you’ve ever felt remorse for your sin, yet you feel like you don’t have appropriate words to confess, then read Isaiah’s lamentation over the destruction of the temple by the Chaldeans. Isaiah saw the destruction through a prophecy, yet Jeremiah, in the Book of Lamentations, saw it firsthand and lived through it. When the Holy Spirit checks you and makes you feel sorry for your sins, and you are remorseful and want to plead for God’s forgiveness, but your words seem hollow, and you feel you need to plead with words that have deeper meaning, use Isaiah’s example. We deserve whatever God sees fit for our correction; however, he also loves us deeply and will listen to our cries for mercy if we rend our hearts, turn away from our sins, and turn our hearts back to Him. He is our loving Father and will hear our prayers; He knows what we’ve done anyway, so go to Him with a repentant heart, confess your sin, and you will likely avoid getting what you deserve. 

But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away. Isaiah 64:6

Be not wroth very sore, O LORD, neither remember iniquity for ever: behold, see, we beseech thee, we are all thy people. Isaiah 64:9

July 19, 2026

Isaiah 63

Isaiah 63 is a vivid picture of God's power to redeem us from the enemy's clutches. In this chapter, God is depicted as a hero standing between Edom and His people, wearing a bloodstained garment from slaying their enemies, looking as red as if He had been working the winepress. 

For the day of vengeance is in mine heart, and the year of my redeemed is come. Isaiah 63:4

God grants us mercy through His lovingkindness and is willing to fight for us and release us from the enemy's clutches. Like He told Moses, "The Lord will fight for you, you need only to be still." There are times when we are useless in spiritual battles; we cry out for God's help rather than take on the enemy alone. However, we can and must sometimes advocate for ourselves, using the power of the Holy Spirit Jesus gave us, and make an effort to benefit from him, since he is within us, and to wield his power to conquer the enemy. 

And I looked, and there was none to help; and I wondered that there was none to uphold: therefore mine own arm brought salvation unto me; and my fury, it upheld me. Isaiah 63:5

As a caution, do not try to battle the enemy if you have sin that you haven’t repented of; the enemy will use it as a legal right to continue to vex you and cause you trouble. So think before you use your battle words; seek the Lord's forgiveness, then wield that powerful sword, and watch as God avenges you. 

July 18, 2026

Isaiah 62

Isaiah can see the salvation of all that comes through the J*w, which we know was Jesus. Because of Jesus, the J*ws will no longer be looked down upon. Isaiah made it his mission to faithfully proclaim the righteousness of God until all, including the Gentiles, see salvation, and they will be considered a crown of glory. The true holy people of God did not deny Jesus as the Messiah and know that he came to them first for their salvation.  Even though most during his time on earth rejected him, and sent him to the cross. However, salvation, which was meant for all of us, came anyway. As hard as they tried, they couldn't stop him from giving the world salvation and eternal life with him as our King. If the people of that day had truly understood and listened to Isaiah's words when they were read to them, they would have known the truth about who Jesus was when he came to proclaim salvation for all. 

Behold, the LORD hath proclaimed unto the end of the world, Say ye to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy salvation cometh; behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him. Isaiah 62:11

July 17, 2026

Isaiah 61

Jesus himself says that Isaiah 6:1-2 is about him. He was in the temple and was handed the scroll for that day's scripture reading, and it just so happened that what he read he attributed to himself. God has perfect timing. This was right after he came out of the wilderness during his temptation. The people were angered by what he said, and they came after him, but he slipped away unscathed. What I found most interesting was that what Luke recorded and what the scripture says differ slightly. Isaiah mentions God's vengeance. Here are the verses for comparison:

The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; Isaiah 61:1-2

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. Luke 4:18-19

Jesus fulfilled this scripture, and even though Jesus, according to Luke, doesn't repeat the portion that mentions vengeance, God avenged what happened to Jesus on the cross in 70AD when Jerusalem and the temple was destroyed after the Christ-followers left, and those responsible for the death of Jesus were destroyed, which was the worst tribulation than had ever been, according to Josephus' recount of history. The Roman Empire was also destroyed not long after that, though historical dates have been changed to sanitize history. We are not living in the timeline we've been told about, but we could be living in the season of deception mentioned in Revelation 20. Looking at lost technology and past buildings that could have been built during the Millennial Kingdom, we see that ever since then, the enemy has been trying to cover up the truth by searing our minds into believing his lies. Wars were strategically designed to destroy the evidence, but they were unsuccessful because those buildings are all over the world, even in small towns.

No matter what timeline we are in, Jesus is the only way to have eternal life, and that is something the enemy cannot take away from us when we accept Jesus' free gift. 

July 16, 2026

Isaiah 60

Although commentators believe portions of Isaiah 60 allude to what happened when Israel and Judah were released from their captivity in Babylon, I believe it is about the Millennial Kingdom of Jesus. 

Therefore thy gates shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles, and that their kings may be brought. Isaiah 60:11

Could this refer to the trek to honor Jesus in the New Jerusalem, with some flying like doves and flocking to him to bring offerings?

All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together unto thee, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister unto thee: they shall come up with acceptance on mine altar, and I will glorify the house of my glory. Who are these that fly as a cloud, and as the doves to their windows? Isaiah 60:7-8

Those that didn't honor Jesus and make offerings to him were destroyed and left desolate, showing that not only were the saints there, but non-believers, too, and justice was served.

And injustice shall no more be heard in thy land, nor destruction nor misery in thy coasts; but thy walls shall be called Salvation, and thy gates Sculptured Work. (Benton Septuagint) Isaiah 60:18

The reason I've included the Septuagint is that, rather than calling the gates "Praise," it calls them "Sculptured Work." Was that the name, or was Isaiah defining what the gates looked like? We are inundated by artistic creations that no one seems to know how to create anymore. Could we be seeing works from the past Millennial Kingdom? Buildings of advanced technology? More than ever, we need to open our eyes to the truth. The "cathedrals" were taken over by the Roman Catholic Church, and government entities and others took over similar structures, and none of them included indoor plumbing. If an advanced civilization created these buildings, why didn't they include bathrooms?  Could it be that they didn't need them? Were these buildings healing centers? The Bible tells us everything, but wrong teachings have seared our minds. Pray for God to give you wisdom and discernment, and to open your eyes to the truth that is lying in plain sight. 

Believing any of this will not affect your salvation in Jesus, only the historical timeline.

July 15, 2026

Isaiah 58

Fasting and the Sabbath Rest

Fasting:

Fasting has become popular again, though it should never have become outdated. Fasting is known to induce autophagy, which causes our bodies to clean up dead and useless cells, which, in turn, makes our bodies healthier, especially our brains. Scripture says that our health shall spring forth speedily. It is something that God ordained for us to do because He knows how beneficial it is for our bodies, and when we dedicate it to Him, the benefits become more than for the health of our bodies; it helps us draw closer to Him. However, when dedicated to God, we must be careful not to make it about us, but honor Him and make it holy and acceptable to Him. It is more than not eating; we are to stop being mean, serve others by feeding and clothing people experiencing poverty, and bring them into our home. The benefits outweigh the imposition. Here is what the Bible says will happen when we honor Him by fasting:

And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noonday: Isaiah 58:10

There is more: to get the full benefits of fasting, we must follow what God has designed in Isaiah 58. 

Sabbath Rest:

Did Jesus wipe away the law of keeping the sabbath? No. It is still part of the Ten Commandments. If we honor God by keeping it, and not having our own way during that time, here is what scripture says:

Then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it. Isaiah 58:14

July 14, 2026

Isaiah 59

We talk about how evil this world is, yet we find it hard to do anything about it. Our hands are tied. If we speak anything remotely negative about the way our government is handling things, they find reason to cut off our speech. We think we have freedom of speech, but try to speak about the 2020 election outcome or what the pharmaceutical companies did to people during that same time frame. All communication during that time was shut down, and anyone who spoke about it was cut off and considered a conspiracy theorist, shaming them into shutting up. According to Isaiah 58, we are to make an effort to handle our situation ourselves, and if we cannot come against the evil forced upon us, then God will handle it. I don't think we've seen the recompense for this tragedy yet, and I believe that all who were involved will receive their just desserts. I'm anxious to witness the justice that God brings upon these wicked beings for all they did to the people. God's hand is not shortened that he cannot save.

Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: Isaiah 59:1

Even though I don't believe we've yet seen what will happen to the wicked, I assure you that God sees and will avenge His people. The following verse is about Jesus coming in judgment because when Satan was released from his captivity, he came in like a flood, and we are dealing with that fierce evil right now. Wait for it, though: the Spirit of the LORD is coming, and his judgment is coming with him, and he will lift a standard against Satan.

So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him. Isaiah 59:19

July 13, 2026

Isaiah 57

If you ever need assurance of God’s help in this earthly world, I have found the verse for you:

When thou criest, let thy companies deliver thee; but the wind shall carry them all away; vanity shall take them: but he that putteth his trust in me shall possess the land, and shall inherit my holy mountain; Isaiah 57:13

Not only can we be confident of eternal life through our salvation in Jesus, but when we put our trust in God, He assures us that we will have the necessities of our secular world. However, it’s not a good idea to make secular things idols; rather, our thankfulness and gratitude to God will go a long way toward ensuring that He keeps providing for our needs and even our wants. Here is my recommendation: start with a blank book that you keep forever, and write down all of your wants and needs, whether you pray for them or not, and you will start to see God’s provisions for your life. Even write down your most materialistic wants; God hears your thoughts, but sometimes we forget what we’ve asked for or thought about, and even forget to give God the credit for everything, so we need something to refer back to, hence the need for a journal as a reminder of God’s goodness and provision. For those who love God, you will see Him pour out His blessing upon you, so make sure you thank him for everything.

July 12, 2026

Isaiah 56

There is a misunderstanding that has gone on forever, and that is that Israel is God’s only people. He indeed used them to usher in our Savior, Jesus Christ, and to use their story as lessons for all of us, but as Gentiles, we are also included. Isaiah lived and wrote before Jesus made his earthly appearance. When Israel was let go from Babylonian captivity, they took many others, outside their lineage, who chose to worship God, too. Isaiah is emphatic and wrote about it so much that I don’t understand why Israel continues to exclude Gentiles, even to this day. They are reading the same Old Testament as we do, and yet they don’t see their mistake. Let’s be clear: we shouldn’t let anyone tell us that because we aren’t descendants of Israel, we aren’t included, and anyone who tells you otherwise is a liar, and everything they say is suspect. They may be a good person, but they don’t fully comprehend God’s word. So, remember the saying: “Eat the meat, and spit out the bones.” It is up to you to know the scriptures; you are accountable for working out your own salvation; don’t put the most important thing in your life into someone else’s hands; you might regret it one day. 

Isaiah mentions the Sabbath, so remember, from the beginning, there has always been a Sabbath rest. However, our calendar is so messed up, thanks to the enemy sullying everything, that we don’t know exactly what day it is, so it is up to us to make sure we rest a day and devote time to God.

Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves to the LORD, to serve him, and to love the name of the LORD, to be his servants, every one that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and taketh hold of my covenant; Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people. Isaiah 56:6-7

July 11, 2026

Isaiah 55 

The Compassion of the Lord 

If ever there was a chapter that encompassed a summary of the entire Bible, it has to be Isaiah 55. Yesterday I mentioned that Isaiah 54:17 was probably the most-quoted Bible verse; well, Isaiah 55 likely contains the most-quoted verses, to the point that I have nearly all of them memorized, though not in any particular order. 

God makes it known that Israel and Judah are not the only nations He has chosen, and that all human beings are included as His people. Blessings and salvation also belong to the Gentiles, and He has made an everlasting covenant with us through Jesus Christ our Savior. In the following verse, David is a representation of Jesus.

Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David. Isaiah 55:3

God reminds us that we don’t think like Him and that His ways are higher than our ways, so if something doesn’t make sense to our finite minds, we may have to wait until we are in the everlasting to comprehend; even then, it may not be completely clear.

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8-9

While you are in your earthly body, you must make God your priority because it’s your only chance to be included in the heavenly realm for eternity. Reminder: we will all live eternally, but it’s the address that matters the most. Jesus is the only way; seek him while he may be found, and he will abundantly pardon your transgressions.

Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. Isaiah 55:6-7

July 10, 2026

Isaiah 54

Probably one of the most-quoted verses in the Bible is in Isaiah 54: “No weapon formed against me shall prosper.” It is a comforting promise, but there is more, so we should learn to quote the entire verse because it is a powerful promise.

No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD. Isaiah 54:17

Some may say that it is a promise to Israel, but if you read to the end, you can see that it is a promise to the servants of the LORD, and we are the LORD’s servants through Jesus, and if you read the entire chapter, you can see that the Gentiles are part of this promise. 

For thou shalt break forth on the right hand and on the left; and thy seed shall inherit the Gentiles, and make the desolate cities to be inhabited. Isaiah 54:3

Don’t miss this: it doesn’t say that we won’t have enemies, or that weapons won’t be formed, but it does say that they won’t prosper. We can be confident that when the forces of evil come against us and the enemy and his cronies inundate us, they won’t win. Repent of any unrighteousness and quote Isaiah 54:17 to rebuke the enemy, then keep your focus on Jesus and keep moving forward, and let nothing stop you from receiving your inheritance. 

July 9, 2026

Isaiah 53

It is our own doing if we reject Christ as our Savior. Every bit of what Jesus went through in his short life here on earth as a human was predicted. His coming to us in a lowly form, not as a warrior king, as many thought should happen in that day, but as a pure sacrifice, as an atonement for our sins. Isaiah spells it out plainly in his prophecy about Jesus. But those who rely on the scriptures choose, and continue to ignore, the significance of this one clear chapter in the scriptures that gives us everything we need to identify that it was Jesus that Isaiah wrote about. No man could have acted out, nor would have acted out, what happened to Jesus. It is very sad that the J*ws, who follow every jot and tittle of the Old Testament law and prophets, condemn you if you don’t, yet they ignore one of the most revealing scriptures in the entire Torah. They cannot see it! Even so, their rejection of him was also predicted. Thankfully, their denial of him opened the door for us, as Gentiles, to receive salvation through him as well, and I am grateful. If you have any doubt left in your mind about Jesus, read Isaiah 53 and compare it to his life, and the gaps should fill in for your understanding.

But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5

July 8, 2026

Isaiah 52

The first part of Isaiah 52 is a prophecy about God releasing the captives from Babylon and returning them to Jerusalem. Babylon didn't pay for the people when they were captured, so God didn't pay anything for their release. It was God who inspired Cyrus to let them go, pay for their trip, give them back the temple accessories, and some of the materials to begin rebuilding.

For thus saith the LORD, Ye have sold yourselves for nought; and ye shall be redeemed without money. Isaiah 52:3

However, Isaiah then begins predicting Jesus' coming for our salvation, and Isaiah 53 makes it clear that the prophecy is about Jesus. I wonder if, hearing this prophecy, they thought that Jesus was coming to save them at that time. 

Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high. Isaiah 52:13

Tomorrow we will cover the truth many want to deny: that Isaiah's prophecy was about salvation through Jesus, and they missed their messiah, even though the prophecy made it clear he was him. 

July 7, 2026

Isaiah 51

Good news for those who are righteous and afflicted by the enemy! The shadow of God’s hand covers you. Keep doing what is right in His eyes, and He will recompense you who have suffered at the hands of your enemy. God sees and knows what we are going through, so we shouldn’t worry about ourselves; we should wait patiently because He will not forsake us. 

And I have put my words in thy mouth, and I have covered thee in the shadow of mine hand, that I may plant the heavens, and lay the foundations of the earth, and say unto Zion, Thou art my people. Isaiah 51:16

I’ve seen this happen with my own eyes. Someone vehemently fought against me for more than 30 years, and still fights against me, but cannot see where they are wrong, and now they live in poverty. I never wished it upon them, but because they came against a child of God in such a nasty way, He saw how they treated one of His, and they are now downtrodden and poor. I didn’t have to do anything; I didn’t even pray for what has happened to them; God saw, and knows every lie that was spoken about me, and now they are paying the price, and He has compensated me for their wickedness against me. 

God can see what you are going through. Keep your eyes open and watch what happens. You too will receive your just deserts.

Therefore hear now this, thou afflicted, and drunken, but not with wine: Thus saith thy Lord the LORD, and thy God that pleadeth the cause of his people, Behold, I have taken out of thine hand the cup of trembling, even the dregs of the cup of my fury; thou shalt no more drink it again: But I will put it into the hand of them that afflict thee; which have said to thy soul, Bow down, that we may go over: and thou hast laid thy body as the ground, and as the street, to them that went over. Isaiah 51:21-23