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