June 9, 2026

Isaiah 23

Isaiah’s prophecy about Tyre warned them about being taken over by Nebuchadnezzar. Much like Israel, they were taken into captivity and their city lay in ruin for seventy years. It seems that when the kingdom was taken from Nebuchadnezzar and their captives released, they returned and their city was inhabited again, much like Jerusalem. Tyre was a bustling city that reminded me of the entire United States, where commerce made it rich and beautiful. The best part of their captivity, according to historical records, was that, while serving time with the people of Israel, many people gave up their idols and began worshipping the One True God; during the time of Jesus, some also began to believe in him. This overtaking by Nebuchadnezzar shows that even a strong country can be taken away from its inhabitants if an unscrupulous leader comes to power. Why would you lay waste to a thriving city and let it go to ruin rather than use it for your benefit? It was a port city with much to be desired, and because of its ships, many people were able to escape rather than become captives. From the description in the scriptures, it’s a place that any of us could have enjoyed. 

The lesson is never to get too comfortable; anything can happen, even to a strong, desirable country like ours. Sleep in your spiritual armor!

And her merchandise and her hire shall be holiness to the LORD: it shall not be treasured nor laid up; for her merchandise shall be for them that dwell before the LORD, to eat sufficiently, and for durable clothing. Isaiah 23:18

June 8, 2026

Isaiah 22

Isaiah predicts the siege of Jerusalem by Syria and Sennacherib’s army to take them into captivity. As we have seen from previous predictions, it only seems in proper order that Jerusalem was next. Unfortunately, many in the city didn’t listen to the warning to put on sackcloth and mourn, but instead chose to “eat, drink, and be merry.”

And behold joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating flesh, and drinking wine: let us eat and drink; for to morrow we shall die. Isaiah 22:13

Even though this prophecy had nothing to do with us, it gives us a glimpse into how God guides His people. If we fail to acknowledge Him and keep our eyes glued to Him, we may also face correction. Much like the invasion of Jerusalem, the United States had a large number of immigrants crossing our borders, causing many to believe it was done on purpose as a way to take over. Currently, many are being sent back to their home countries, hopefully averting possible trouble; at least this is what the corrupt media are telling us. Remember, our media is not a reliable source of information. Personal experience is your best source. For example, we have rental properties, and our pool of tenants has dropped dramatically. Apartments that we had many applicants for a few years ago, with little trouble renting, are now taking us several weeks to rent, which leads me to believe that it is true that many immigrants are being sent back to their homelands.

No matter what others are doing around you, make sure you keep your eyes on Jesus and give the Father the worship He deserves, so when trouble abounds, He will remember your loyalty and love for Him.

June 7, 2026

Isaiah 21

The prophecies of Isaiah 21, of which there are three, are thought to have all been fulfilled. The first of Babylon, which we all know about from the Book of Daniel. The other two in this chapter, concerning Dumah and Arabia, were likely prophecies warning Judah not to count on them, because they wouldn’t be rescued. Isaiah let it be known that he was fearful of what was going to happen.

My heart panted, fearfulness affrighted me: the night of my pleasure hath he turned into fear unto me. Isaiah 21:4

Within Isaiah’s fear was comfort in hearing that God calls His people the corn of the threshing floor, which are those who trust in Him. Everything else on the threshing floor is chaff; those who are separated from the kernels will go on to live in despair. 

O my threshing, and the corn of my floor: that which I have heard of the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, have I declared unto you. Isaiah 21:10 

As a side note: The world has received fair warning throughout scripture of the coming calamity, yet they have failed to listen, even though there is proof that much of what was prophesied in scripture has been fulfilled. If the people miss the warnings, it is entirely their fault. If they fail to heed those warnings and take the necessary steps to listen and believe what God has clearly told them, then they will pay the price and live in eternal darkness. We all have eternal life, but where you spend your eternity depends entirely on your understanding of the warnings, changing to do what’s right in the eyes of God, and turning to Jesus. 

June 6, 2026

Isaiah 20

Back in the Old Testament days, God would command obedience from His prophets and have them act in unusual ways to get His point across to His people. It was not uncommon for Him to tell them to change their attire to prophesy His intentions. For instance, Elijah wore animal skins, as did John the Baptist. The prophets were not about comfort; they were to show their mortification and commitment to God, even when it was embarrassing for them. Isaiah was no different. God commanded him to remove his clothing, which was already sackcloth, which was clothing the mourners wore, and to remove his shoes. He was to walk around naked for three years to show how long Egypt and Ethiopia would have before they were taken captive by Syria. Some commentators think it was only three days, one day for each year, but that’s not how it was described in scripture. 

And the LORD said, Like as my servant Isaiah hath walked naked and barefoot three years for a sign and wonder upon Egypt and upon Ethiopia; So shall the king of Assyria lead away the Egyptians prisoners, and the Ethiopians captives, young and old, naked and barefoot, even with their buttocks uncovered, to the shame of Egypt. Isaiah 20:3-4

Imagine living a luxurious lifestyle, then being stripped naked and carried away in shame. That’s what the Egyptians and Ethiopians were facing at the hands of Syria. 

As Americans, this lesson is good for us to remember because most of us live more lavishly than others in more remote areas of the world, and we are confident in our ability to sustain that lifestyle that keeps us comfortable. If we don’t keep our eyes on God and give Him the glory for sustaining our wealth and lifestyle, we could also be humbled like Egypt and Ethiopia. Individually, we must praise, worship, and most of all thank God for all that He has given us, and not believe we got it because of our own ability. Everything we have is a gift.

June 5, 2026

Isaiah 19

Tribulation in Egypt and Reconciliation to Jesus

Isaiah 19 is a prophecy about Egypt being destroyed and then restored to Jesus. The Nile River dried up, which was what they used to water their crops and feed their families with the fish. Then it was restored, thus the beginning of the Reign of Christ. He explains what the millennial kingdom was like, where Jesus ruled and reigned with his saints. Egypt, Syria, and Israel were friendly with one another.

And the LORD shall smite Egypt: he shall smite and heal it: and they shall return even to the LORD, and he shall be intreated of them, and shall heal them. Isaiah 19:22

Here is where I send you down a trail to dig into and snoop around in the things that have led me to wonder whether this prophecy may already have been fulfilled, and whether we may be living after Jesus' reign. Here is what makes me question the narrative we've been given: ancient buildings that weren't destroyed by war, which we couldn't possibly build today. Take a look at all the Capitol buildings across the United States and tell me whether you think they could be builttoday. They don't lie to us in that respect, but they do try to hide the truth by saying these buildings were "founded" sometime in the late 1700's and 1800's. The truth is hidden in plain sight. Consider this: do you know anything about your great-great-grandparents and their lives? Not likely. That's how the enemy can make us forget our past so quickly. Are we living a lie? Has history been distorted to keep us enslaved? What is the point? My guess is to cover up Jesus' reign and create a narrative that it hasn't happened yet to command our obedience to Satan. If we are living in the short season of Satan, the season of deception, he might lie to us and make us think we are free when clearly we still have to pay taxes, which keeps us enslaved. It's almost too much and creates more questions. If we are living after the millennial reign, then what's next is judgment, and I'm looking forward to Satan being thrust into the lake of fire and unable to lie to us anymore. 

Does any of this matter? No. All that matters is that you trust in Jesus, love the LORD your God with all your heart, and love others as He has loved you. 

Note: I can't make this stuff up on my own. However, I've dug deep to find evidence that leads me to believe much of what I'm sharing, such as ancient texts confirmed by Biblical prophecy and, of course, those ridiculously complicated buildings that can't be explained. 

June 4, 2026

Isaiah 18 

An Oracle Concerning Cush 

Where is Cush? No one seems to be clear about the exact location; however, we know it’s likely in Africa, possibly along the Nile River. Some scholars believe it is Ethiopia, and since Isaiah mentions Ethiopia in the first verse, they may be right, since the Blue Nile runs through parts of it. Isaiah calls the people of that country obstinate from the beginning, which we know from other books in the Bible that Cush was Noah’s grandson from Ham, who was the father of Nimrod, who built the Tower of Babel. If Cush was the one who took over that part of the world, it makes sense. Since we believe Isaiah may have been talking about Ethiopia, the last verse of this prophecy makes sense. During the spread of Christianity, Phillip sat with the Ethiopian eunuch in his chariot, explaining Isaiah’s prophecy about Jesus and then baptizing him. I understand the Ethiopian’s trouble understanding Isaiah, because this chapter is especially daunting, and I need other scholars to explain the interpretation. 

In that time shall the present be brought unto the LORD of hosts of a people scattered and peeled, and from a people terrible from their beginning hitherto; a nation meted out and trodden under foot, whose land the rivers have spoiled, to the place of the name of the LORD of hosts, the mount Zion. Isaiah 18:7

And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. Acts 8:30-31

We know that the Holy Spirit makes much of the Bible abundantly clear; however, some, especially portions not meant for us, need interpretation from others more knowledgeable than we are. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t understand all the Bible; God will open your eyes when it is necessary. 

June 3, 2026

Isaiah 17

A Prophecy of Isaiah Waiting for Fulfillment

We have another prophecy from Isaiah that has yet to be fulfilled. He describes the city of Damascus as ruined and in desolation. Today, Damascus is a thriving city in Syria. This particular prediction involves Syria and ten of the tribes of Israel in an alliance that ends in both coming to ruin. Will we see this happen? It is possible if we are at the end of the end times, which many believe we are. 

The fortress also shall cease from Ephraim, and the kingdom from Damascus, and the remnant of Syria: they shall be as the glory of the children of Israel, saith the LORD of hosts. Isaiah 17:3

A remnant from the ten tribes will escape. Some commentators believe the ten tribes could be the people of the U.S., but that remains a theory. Who knows? What I do know is that many of the theories that fuel conspiracies have proven true. We will have to wait and see for this one. 

A point that is of use for us today is that when you forget God, it’s the beginning of sin, and forgetting God will destroy you. 

Because thou hast forgotten the God of thy salvation, and hast not been mindful of the rock of thy strength, therefore shalt thou plant pleasant plants, and shalt set it with strange slips: Isaiah 17:10

Those who think they can get away with harming the people of God can expect to get exactly what they deserve and come to ruin.

And behold at eveningtide trouble; and before the morning he is not. This is the portion of them that spoil us, and the lot of them that rob us. Isaiah 17:14

June 2, 2026

Isaiah 16

Stay Close to Jesus

Have you ever noticed that people who don't have a relationship with Jesus live in constant fear? Meanwhile, we live peacefully under the care and guardianship of heaven's angelic warriors, who keep us from being overtaken by the evil beings among us. Those without the cover of Jesus have more to fear than they can even imagine; their fear is justified. I can picture snarling demons seething to get their hands on us, but they are kept at a distance by the forces of Jesus. When people traverse this world without the cover of Jesus, they leave themselves without protection and subject themselves to evil. These evil beings will appear as beauty and light, yet they have sinister intentions. We have no idea what the war is like in a dimension we are not privy to, though we can sometimes feel it. It presents like awkwardness, hair standing on end, chills, unease, and maybe a sense of fright. That battle is not ours; we are privileged to be covered by the power of Jesus. 

“Those that will not submit to Christ, nor be gathered under the shadow of his wings, shall be as a bird that wanders from her nest, that shall either be snatched up by the next bird of prey or shall wander endlessly in continual frights. Those that will not yield to the fear of God shall be made to yield to the fear of every thing else.” Matthew Henry

For it shall be, that, as a wandering bird cast out of the nest, so the daughters of Moab shall be at the fords of Arnon. Isaiah 16:2

June 1, 2026

Isaiah 15

Pray to the Only True God

Isaiah not only warned Israel but also sent warnings to other countries; this time, his oracle went out to Moab concerning their destruction, which, according to chapter 16, happened three years later. When I first read this chapter, I didn't see a lesson, but there is one that I nearly missed, and if I didn't have my Matthew Henry Commentary as an assistant, I would have completely overlooked it, and it's this: "Prayer to the true God is heart's ease, but prayers to false gods are not." 

In their streets they shall gird themselves with sackcloth: on the tops of their houses, and in their streets, every one shall howl, weeping abundantly. Isaiah 15:3

They cried out to their false gods, yet felt no relief. Imagine thinking that your god could help and not feeling a calming presence as you pour out your heart. Did these people know any better? They must not have, otherwise, why would Isaiah's heart be filled with grief for them, sending them word of their coming destruction? It is a huge lesson for us to be grateful for our relationship with God, the one and only creator of heaven and earth, the only one who comforts us in our grief as we cry out to Him in prayer. It's also a reminder that not everyone is raised in a Christian household and taught to love the Lord, so we must be patient with people and do our best to show them the goodness of God through Christ Jesus. 

May 31, 2026

Isaiah 14 

The Restoration of Jacob 

Isaiah 14 tells of God restoring Israel after their enemies oppressed them.

One thing we can rest assured in is that God will recompense His people for evil committed against them. We are the people of God, and any wickedness that befalls us will face God and His vengeance against them. So remember, it is not cowardly to wait and watch for God to handle your situation Himself. When we have been wronged, know that God saw it, and the culprits will not get away with their misdeeds against those who love and respect Him. Consider yourself privileged and remember, when they tell you that no one is coming to save you, they are mistaken, because our Father will not allow others to terrorize His faithful followers or be trampled upon without His punishment.

And it shall come to pass in the day that the LORD shall give thee rest from thy sorrow, and from thy fear, and from the hard bondage wherein thou wast made to serve, The LORD hath broken the staff of the wicked, and the sceptre of the rulers. He who smote the people in wrath with a continual stroke, he that ruled the nations in anger, is persecuted, and none hindereth. Isaiah 14:3-6

May 30, 2026

Isaiah 13 

A Warning About The Judgment of Babylon 

There is some debate about whether this prophecy of Isaiah, about Babylon being destroyed, was during the destruction of Babylon in 539 BC or whether it is its destruction at the end of the end, The Day of the Lord. However, after reading Matthew Henry’s commentary, I tend to think we are still waiting for it to happen, since he uses the future tense in his writing, as if it hasn’t happened yet. What is notable is that when Babylon was destroyed, it was not complete annihilation during the 539 BC destruction, as God instructed. Isaiah’s prophecy calls for every sinner to be destroyed, and we should be careful not to align with them because we will also be destroyed.

Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, cruel both with wrath and fierce anger, to lay the land desolate: and he shall destroy the sinners thereof out of it. Isaiah 13:9

Every one that is found shall be thrust through; and every one that is joined unto them shall fall by the sword. Isaiah 13:15

Behold, I will stir up the Medes against them, which shall not regard silver; and as for gold, they shall not delight in it. Isaiah 13:17

Guess who the Medes are? Iran. The rest of the Biblical text is too gruesome for social media, and I’m sure it wouldn’t be allowed; it’s that bad! If this is a future event, what is to come is awful. When the word of God tells us to “come out from among them,” He isn’t kidding. You must not be aligned with sinful people. We must get this right, or we will suffer as sinners. Seek Jesus now, while he can be found. 

Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, 2 Corinthians 6:17

May 29, 2026

Isaiah 12 

The Lord Is My Strength and My Song

One thing is clear about the people used by God in scripture: they praised and worshipped Him with songs. Isaiah, who received vast amounts of information from God through the Holy Spirit, felt compelled to share with us his worship of Him in Isaiah 12, giving us a glimpse of how he opened himself to receive downloads from Him. We can be used by God just as Isaiah was. The writers of the Bible were no more precious than you or I, but God used them as instruments to convey His truths and offer a look into who He is. There are a few key components to hearing God’s voice, but the main one is to submit your entire life to Him. We must also reverently display our passion and love for Him, search the scriptures to get to know Him, and sing praises to Him. For example, if your prayers aren’t being answered, you might worship Him with a song. In the Old Testament, before battles, God would send the praise team out first, and the enemy would buckle. Whatever you sing, make sure you sing it with the Creator in mind. Remember, Satan was the song leader in heaven, and he now lives here on earth with us and is the song leader here. Some of the songs he writes now are what we sing every day, so be mindful of who you are singing to because Satan would love nothing more than for you to worship him and call him god. 

Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth. Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee. Isaiah 12:5-6

May 28, 2026

Isaiah 11

Jesus, The Righteous Branch

It doesn't matter where we are in the biblical timeline; the only thing that matters is Jesus. Even in the Old Testament, before Jesus' appearance, his coming into the world was predicted and expected. What does matter is that we know him and have a relationship with him. We must be careful not to allow our worldly involvement to hinder us from seeking him. We have to make our way in this world, but with the help of the Holy Spirit, we can keep our attention on Jesus to make it through. Swords are drawn daily, and we must fight the enemy because he comes after us with a vengeance, but because of our faith in Jesus, the enemy can easily be conquered by simply saying, "Get behind me, Satan!" 

Sometimes I post things and make you think being a Christian is easy; it's not, and can be daunting and stressful if you let it. When your life becomes trying, and your hope seems to be failing, remember to reach out to Jesus, say a prayer under your breath, especially when being challenged, and watch him de-escalate your challenger quickly. This practice does a world of good for your emotions. Try doing it the next time the enemy is in your face and watch as Jesus subdues them. 

But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked. Isaiah 11:4

May 27, 2026

Isaiah 10

God Corrects His Own and Then Sets the Enemy Straight

God will use other nations to set His people on the right path. In Isaiah, God used Assyria to bring His people back into compliance, but then punished them for invading them; that’s one of the ways God works. It seems harsh, but when His people turn away from doing the right thing and treating His people fairly and respectfully, He will find ways to set them straight. Many times, God will use invading countries as tools to punish those who have turned their backs on Him and are going in their own direction without a care. We see this happen time and time again. It’s as though the enemy has hardened the people’s hearts so much that they can’t see the pattern. People mistreat Christians and think they can get away with it, but God doesn’t permit it. I’m starting to see that Christians mistreating other Christians is not a thing. What we are seeing is disguises; Christians in name only, not the truly committed. Remember Judas? He looked like a disciple, but there were signs the disciples missed, and Jesus saw right through it. He wasn’t counted among Jesus’s, because Jesus himself told us that he never lost one. 

Satan has infiltrated the Church, and it’s not until God chooses to reveal them that we will see the truth of who these invaders are. Our churches are like tiny countries within a country, so when God removes these invaders from your church, you will feel initially disheartened, but then a sense of relief, and getting back to being “The Church” becomes much easier. Here is another point: you will know once these people leave that they were a tool of Satan because they cannot let it go and move on with their lives; they have to keep involving themselves instead of letting go; they cannot stand to see that the church is better off without them. For those in churches that have experienced people leaving their church, be grateful that God intervened on your behalf and removed the people that were causing problems that you probably didn’t even know about, and those not truly adhering to God’s commands. Hopefully, God will one day allow them to see the truth of their involvement in the evil they committed, change their hearts, and return to the Church as true followers of Christ. 

And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing. Isaiah 10:27

May 26, 2026

Isaiah 9

Stay Humble

Isaiah predicts the coming of the Messiah, which gives them hope for better days to come. However, instead of humbling themselves, they became arrogant, saying that if they were cut down by war, they would build it back better than before. It almost reminds me of a campaign slogan, “Build Back Better,” which we’ve heard in recent years. 

The bricks are fallen down, but we will build with hewn stones: the sycomores are cut down, but we will change them into cedars. Isaiah 9:10

Because of their haughtiness, spitting in the eye of God, He showed them who is boss by sending other nations, the Syrians and Philistines, to cut them down.

For the people turneth not unto him that smiteth them, neither do they seek the LORD of hosts. Therefore the LORD will cut off from Israel head and tail, branch and rush, in one day. Isaiah 9:13-14

It’s a good idea for us to stay humble in the face of adversity. We tend to act like Judah and use our words to lash out, but it’s better for us if we sit back and watch as our enemies devour themselves and not lift a finger in retaliation, and allow God to war against our enemies on our behalf.