For a time the upper hand of the enemies of Israel may appear to prosper, but the hand of the LORD will, in due time, crush those committed to the harm of His chosen ones. "Those who contend with you will be as nothing and will perish" (Isaiah 41:11). Bleak as the darkness of a moonless night, silent as the grave, cold as the heart of the man of wicked intent, all is temporal. The brilliance of the moon will again shine forth, dispersing the gloom of night. The inhabitants of the grave will leap forth with joy. Mercy, goodwill and compassion will replace the unbelieving heart of stone, hoping in Him who opens blind eyes and unstops deaf ears. The times and seasons of God's mercy and wrath belong to Him; who can counsel or direct Him? It is He who governs he affairs of men and who fights for the ones in whom His soul delights. Foolish are the enemies of Israel who boast in the conquest of their habitation, who delight in idols, profaning the name of the living God, even the Holy One of Israel. His vindication is swift, who can escape from the terror if His fury? But those who trust in the name of LORD most high will never be disappointed, even Jacob, with the righteous inhabitants of Israel, in whom His soul delights.
Copyright 2014 Immutable Word Ministries ("...the word of our God stands forever.") Isa. 40:8
Monday, July 28, 2014
Thursday, July 17, 2014
In Times of Turmoil
J.A. matteson
On any particular day and in times of turmoil this is one truth satan presses to have you doubt or forget. "The LORD has established His throne in the heavens, and His sovereignty rules over all" (Ps. 103:19). In every disappointment, God rules over it. In moments of weakness, when temptations abound, the LORD is sovereign over them. During sickness and confusion God is calmly controlling all things from the throne of His grace. When you are maligned and unjustly accused, Jesus Christ is your advocate, ruling the universe with truth and righteousness. His ways are higher than the heavens and His thoughts beyond the farthest points of light. Nothing comes to pass apart from His sovereign will. Whether light or darkness describe your circumstances the LORD Almighty is King, being well pleased with all who place their hope and trust in Him. You may not know why, but you know Who. Give honor and glory to the King of glory, let the nations tremble before the throne of His righteousness. Firmly in His right hand are the saints of His choosing, whose redemption is secure by the power of His love.
Copyright © 2014 Immutable Word Ministries ("…the word of our God stands forever.") Isa. 40:8
On any particular day and in times of turmoil this is one truth satan presses to have you doubt or forget. "The LORD has established His throne in the heavens, and His sovereignty rules over all" (Ps. 103:19). In every disappointment, God rules over it. In moments of weakness, when temptations abound, the LORD is sovereign over them. During sickness and confusion God is calmly controlling all things from the throne of His grace. When you are maligned and unjustly accused, Jesus Christ is your advocate, ruling the universe with truth and righteousness. His ways are higher than the heavens and His thoughts beyond the farthest points of light. Nothing comes to pass apart from His sovereign will. Whether light or darkness describe your circumstances the LORD Almighty is King, being well pleased with all who place their hope and trust in Him. You may not know why, but you know Who. Give honor and glory to the King of glory, let the nations tremble before the throne of His righteousness. Firmly in His right hand are the saints of His choosing, whose redemption is secure by the power of His love.
Copyright © 2014 Immutable Word Ministries ("…the word of our God stands forever.") Isa. 40:8
Monday, July 14, 2014
Stronger and Sweeter
J.A. Matteson
Seasons change and the flesh of man returns to the earth from which it came, but the word of our LORD endures forever. His precepts are from everlasting to everlasting and fools trifle with the word of His testimony, "Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil" (Isa. 5:20). Like wild beasts depraved souls sneer at the seed of the woman, throughout history the saints have been torn asunder, slandered, reviled, mocked, marginalized, condemned, made a laughing stock, and in all ways unjustly impugned. Darkness hates the light, wicked men who plot evil and practice deplorable acts hate God's saints, being convicted by their righteous deeds and the testimony of their lips of the moral code of God. "Silence!" they scream. Working tirelessly the wicked purpose to mute the testimony of the saints legislatively. If they fail legislatively, with violence they isolate the saints of God, inflicting death to silence the divine message of condemnation they know is just. Were it not for the grace of God ordinary men would shrink back from the fire, but by grace the faith of the afflicted saints grows stronger and sweeter in the face of personal danger, prevailing to the praise and glory of the Lord Jesus Christ. Alas, the saints of God cannot but stand as sentinels in the hurricane of Satan's devices. And stand they will, for the LORD of Hosts is with them and able to make them stand.
Copyright © 2014 Immutable Word Ministries ("…the word of our God stands forever.") Isa. 40:8
Seasons change and the flesh of man returns to the earth from which it came, but the word of our LORD endures forever. His precepts are from everlasting to everlasting and fools trifle with the word of His testimony, "Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil" (Isa. 5:20). Like wild beasts depraved souls sneer at the seed of the woman, throughout history the saints have been torn asunder, slandered, reviled, mocked, marginalized, condemned, made a laughing stock, and in all ways unjustly impugned. Darkness hates the light, wicked men who plot evil and practice deplorable acts hate God's saints, being convicted by their righteous deeds and the testimony of their lips of the moral code of God. "Silence!" they scream. Working tirelessly the wicked purpose to mute the testimony of the saints legislatively. If they fail legislatively, with violence they isolate the saints of God, inflicting death to silence the divine message of condemnation they know is just. Were it not for the grace of God ordinary men would shrink back from the fire, but by grace the faith of the afflicted saints grows stronger and sweeter in the face of personal danger, prevailing to the praise and glory of the Lord Jesus Christ. Alas, the saints of God cannot but stand as sentinels in the hurricane of Satan's devices. And stand they will, for the LORD of Hosts is with them and able to make them stand.
Copyright © 2014 Immutable Word Ministries ("…the word of our God stands forever.") Isa. 40:8
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