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This is message 22 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 21:1-22:25 Isaish warns of the downfall of nations that rely on human strength rather than God, using Babylon, Edom, Arabia, and Jerusalem as examples of misplaced trust. The watchman's call in Isaiah 21 highlights the urgency of vigilance and dependence on God, while the failures of Jerusalem in Isaiah 22 expose the consequences of pride and self-re...

Christ found the strength to face the most awful hour in human history and finish the work He came to do through prayer. Every circumstance in your life has been appointed by God. He gives us the opportunity to choose or refuse to trust Him.

This is message 21 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 20:1-6 Egypt and Ethiopia stood as powerful allies, yet their strength proved futile against the Assyrians. Isaiah’s warning to Judah was clear—trusting in earthly powers would lead to disappointment and shame. Through Isaiah’s prophetic sign, God revealed Egypt’s coming humiliation, showing that reliance on man instead of God would always fail. True...

This is message 20 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 19:1-25 Egypt, once a great power, trusted in its strength, wealth, and gods, yet it faced collapse through internal strife, economic ruin, and failed leadership. Despite its downfall, God’s plan extended beyond judgment, bringing transformation as Egypt turned to Him. This account demonstrates that no nation, no matter how mighty, can stand apart fr...

This is message 18 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 17:1-14 The Holy One of Israel stands as the sovereign judge over nations and the only true refuge for His people. When men trust in their own strength, their alliances and idols will fail them. Earthly power fades, and those who forget their God will find no security in the works of their hands. Yet, even in judgment, the Lord calls His people to re...

It is not a political awakening we need. It is not an educational awakening. It is not even a moral awakening. All those things will be affected if we have a true spiritual awakening sent by the Holy Spirit of God. This is what the conclusion of Hosea is all about. It brings us to the mighty moving of God in the world. How could a nation so ravaged and horribly destroyed live again? There is only...

This is message 17 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 15:1-16:4 Moab's rise and fall, as portrayed in Scripture, underscores how pride and false worship lead to judgement. Isaiah 15-16 shows that no nation can resist God's auhority when it turns from Him. Moab's story remains a stark reminder of the fleeting nature of human power and the enduring rule of the Lord. Don't forget to download our app for mo...

This is message 04 in The Power of His Name series. Psalms 33:18-22 Those who trust in God's holy name find joy, security, and hope, not because of their circumstances, but because of who He is. His name represents His unchanging character, His faithfulness, and His power to deliver. Throughout the Scripture, trust in His name brings rejoicing, provides refuges in times of affliction, and extends...

If we feed on the Lord, we shall want more of the Lord. If we feed on the wind, we shall want more of the wind. Do you have an appetite for God or for the things of this world? Wherever you have cultivated an appetite, it will increase and you will want more. If you are feeding on the wind of this world, you will want more of that. If you are feeding on the Lord, you will want more of Him.

This is message 16 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 14:12-17 Lucifer, once the most exalted of God's creation, fell from his high position because of pride, seeking to elevate himself above God. His rebellion led to his downfall, transforming him into Satan, the adversary of God and deceiver of the world. Though he has wreaked havoc on the earth, blinding minds and leading nations astray, his power is...

This is message 15 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 13:1-14:27 Babylon’s history, as seen through Scripture and historical events, highlights its rise as a powerful empire rooted in pride and defiance against God. From its early days under Hammurabi to its height under Nebuchadnezzar II, Babylon symbolized human achievement and rebellion. Yet, Isaiah’s prophecies and its eventual fall to Cyrus the Gre...

This is message 14 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 12:1-6 Isaish 12 is a song of praise declaring that the Lord is our strength, our song, and our salvation. God empowers His people, fills them with joy, and brings deliverance through Jesus Christ. his musical nature reflects His majesty, as seen in His singing, trumpet calls, and Jesus' hymns. God desires His people to be a singing people, with musi...

This is message 13 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 11:1-16 Isaiah portrays the coming Messiah as the perfect King from the root of Jesse, who will bring peace, justice, and restoration to creation. His reign will be marked by wisdom, righteousness, and the transformation of the natural order, where even predators live peacefully with prey, Under the Messiah's leadership, scattered exiles will return,...

With extreme tenderness, the Lord says in Hosea 11:1, "When Israel was a child, then I loved him." Looking into the faces of children causes us to contemplate what great things can be done with life. Too often, at the end of life, we are only thinking of what could have been. What promise there was when Israel was a child, loved of God!

This is message 12 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 10:5-24 The Assyrian Empire rose as a tool of divine judgement, wielded by God to discipline nations, including Israel, for their disobedience. However, Assyria's own pride and cruelty led to its downfall, demonstrating that no empire is beyond God's judgement. The empire's collapse, marked by the fall of Nineveh, reveals the fleeting nature of human...

Isaiah 9:1-7 Isaiah's prophecy of the coming Messiah offers hope in the midst of judgment, pointing to Jesus Christ, the child born to bring light into darkness. Through His names- Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, and the Prince of Peace- Jesus is revealed as the miraculous Savior, wise guide, divine Warrior, eternal King, and the source of perfect peace. His birth fu...

This is message 11 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 9:8-10:4 Isaiah's Oracle against the Northern Kingdom of Israel highlights the consequences of pride, rebellion, and unrepentant sin. Despite God's repeated chastisements, Israel refused correction, leading to comprehensive judgment upon its leaders, people, and society. Their wickedness spread like fire, consuming them with internal strife and destr...

God says in verse one, "Israel is an empty vine." The word picture is that of a flowing vine with every appearance of life and fruitfulness. After divine examination, the fruit God intended for that vine is not found on it. Nothing is as empty as the life that is given entirely for self-fulfillment. We are created by God for His purpose and His glory. Hosea chapter ten brings us to what should hav...

This is message 9 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 8:1-22 Isaiah urges Judah to trust in Immanuel, God with Us, rather than seeking security in human alliances. Ahaz refuses, turning to Assyria for help, bringing suffering instead of peace. God uses the birth of Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz as a sign that his word will be fulffulled. The people are called to fear the Lord rather than their circumstances, to...

This is message 7 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 6:1-10 Isaiah’s vision of the Lord high and lifted up reveals God’s unmatched holiness, providing a clear view of Himself, His people, and His purposes. The clearer Isaiah saw the Lord, the clearer he saw himself as he truly was—unworthy and in need of cleansing. This clarity also revealed the work God had for him, leading to his surrender and willing...

We are listening to the heart of God as we listen to the heart of this prophet, Hosea. In the calamity that came upon God's people Israel, we must not miss the broken heart of God. We know that our God is a God of compassion. The same Saviour we see in tears, weeping over Jerusalem in the New Testament, is the same God that we read of in the ninth chapter of Hosea.

This is message 8 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 7:1-16 The young King Ahaz of Judah faced a time of fear an uncertainty, yet God, in His mercy, sent the prophet to guide him. Through the prophecy of Immanuel, "God with Us," God assured Ahaz of His presence and power, calling him to trust in His promises instead of relying on human alliances. Though Ahaz failed to believe, the prophecy ultimately po...

Those who truly know God's name experience a deep, personal relationship with Him, trusting His character and finding refuge in His presence. Psalms 9 reveals the contrast betweent those who seek God and those who reject Him, showing the blessings of worshiping Him wholeheartedly and relying on His protection during times of trouble. God's justice is sure, and His judgement demonstrates His sovere...

Do you realize what you are raising when you forget God in your home? As we forget God in our homes, we are raising a generation a that will transgress God's Word and say that the Bible is not for us. We are raising a generation that will become a nation of idolaters. We are raising a generation that will be religious but will develop their own false religion. We are raising a generation that God...

This is message 05 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 4:2-6 Isaiah contrasts the judgment of the wicked with the promise of restoration through the Millennial Kingdom. The Branch of the Lord, a messianic title, emphasizes Christ's divine and human nature, showcasing His glory and magnificence. In this Kingdom, those redeemed by Christ having their sins washed away, will dwell in holiness. God will visib...