Podcasts about spirit isaiah

Mark 2:1-12 The text is a story of four friends who went the extra mile to get their friend to Jesus. His situation was hopeless. There was no medicine, treatment, or cure. He needed something supernatural. Note: The four didn't try to ‘fix' their friend but took him to Jesus, someone who could ‘fix' him. The Bible doesn't name these four, but they loved their friend enough to get him to Jesus. It is amazing what can happen when we don't care who gets the credit! How long has it been since you have done something radical to reveal Jesus? What ‘roof' needs to be torn off your life so someone can see Jesus? Mark 2:5 ‘Jesus saw their faith'-faith that made them do something radical. The paralyzed man was brought for forgiveness but for healing. Jesus wants to address the sins of our lives before the needs of our physical life. When we do radical things to get our friends to Jesus, things can get messy! Why Does God Give Breakthroughs? For His glory (Revelation 4:11, Isaiah 43:7). To manifest His works (John 9:3). For His name's sake—we belong to His kingdom. 5 things about Wisdom in the Bible: 1. Earthly Wisdom (1 Corinthians 2:5-6) – Focused on human reasoning, limited. 2. Demonic Wisdom – Deceptive and self-serving. 3. Godly Wisdom (James 3:17) – Pure, peaceable, and full of mercy. 4. Jesus as Wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:24) – The embodiment of divine wisdom. 5. Wisdom as a Spirit (Isaiah 11:2, Deuteronomy 34:9) – Can be imparted for divine insight and leadership. How Does Breakthrough Come? Through Wisdom (Proverbs 24:3-4). By Seeking God's Wisdom (Proverbs 2:6, James 1:5). By Overcoming Worldly Wisdom (1 Corinthians 2:5-6). By Walking in Godly Wisdom (James 3:17). Conclusion Breakthrough comes through faith, obedience, and seeking divine wisdom. Recognizing the enemy's tactics (fear, lies, intimidation) is crucial to overcoming struggles. Biblical examples affirm that God desires to bring supernatural intervention to His people. By walking in wisdom and trusting in God, we can experience the victory He has planned for us. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally

Isaiah – The Old Testament Evangelist foretold the complete plan of salvation fulfilled in Jesus Christ. In today's study, we uncover 10 key steps to salvation as revealed in the book of Isaiah, showing how God's redemptive plan was always centered on Jesus, the Messiah.

The relationship between Jesus and the Holy Spirit reveals how being full of the Spirit enabled Christ's earthly ministry. Through Isaiah's prophecies, we see how being full of the Spirit equipped Jesus with divine wisdom, understanding, and counsel. This Spirit-empowered life demonstrated God's personal nature and commitment to dwell among His people, ultimately fulfilling ancient promises through the incarnation.Application Questions:When you sin, do you look to the grace of God our Savior through the gift of the Son by the Spirit?Have you meditated on your personal relationship with God the Father, the Son, and the Spirit?Is your theology of the baby Jesus big enough to include His role as the Davidic Messiah?If you are joined with Christ through salvation, does your prayer life reflect the priority of establishing His kingdom?Do you read the Old Testament and, specifically, the prophets regularly? If not, why?Are you united by faith with Jesus and therefore able to access the power of the Spirit in His life?This Christmas season, will you commit to slowing down and refreshing yourself anew with time with God as you ponder the magnificence of the Incarnation? ★ Support this podcast ★

Find hope and guidance on how to navigate through spiritual droughts and rejuvenate your faith with the Holy Spirit's power in this encouraging daily devotional. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKpr8a2iyBC8eJqUZ9Tw?e=C09WpB  

Title: Confronting Injustice and the Promise of Redemption: Insights from Isaiah 59Isaiah 59 is a powerful chapter in the Book of Isaiah that addresses the profound issues of sin, justice, and redemption within the community of Israel. It presents a stark picture of societal corruption and the consequences of turning away from God's laws, but it also offers a message of hope for restoration and divine intervention. This chapter bridges the gap between the acknowledgement of human frailty and the assurance of God's unwavering commitment to salvation and justice. The Barrier of Iniquity (Isaiah 59:1-8)The chapter begins by dispelling the notion that God's inability to save is due to a lack of power or distance from His people. Instead, it is their iniquities that have created a separation between them and God. Their hands are stained with blood, and their fingers with guilt, painting a picture of a society riddled with violence and dishonesty. Their feet run to evil, and they are quick to shed innocent blood, highlighting the pervasiveness of injustice and moral decay. A Confession of Collective Sin (Isaiah 59:9-15a)This section serves as a communal confession, acknowledging the absence of justice and righteousness in society. The people recognize their complicity in the prevailing darkness and injustice, admitting that truth has stumbled in the public squares, and uprightness cannot enter. This honest acknowledgement of their condition is crucial for understanding the depth of their estrangement from God. Divine Displeasure and Intervention (Isaiah 59:15b-19)God's reaction to this situation is one of displeasure with the absence of justice. Seeing that there was no one to intercede, God Himself takes action, driven by His righteousness and salvation. This passage highlights the divine initiative in restoring justice and righteousness, emphasizing that when human efforts fail, God's power and commitment to justice prevail. The promise of a "redeemer" to those who repent in Zion points to a future hope of deliverance and restoration. The Covenant of the Spirit (Isaiah 59:20-21)The chapter concludes with a profound promise of redemption and a new covenant. God promises to send a Redeemer to those in Jacob who turn from transgression, indicating a way out of the cycle of sin and alienation.This covenant is marked by the presence of God's Spirit and His words, which will not depart from His people. This promise extends beyond the immediate context, foreshadowing the coming of the Messiah and the establishment of a new covenant through His sacrifice. Contemporary Application: The Call to Righteousness and Justice Isaiah 59 is a poignant reminder of the consequences of societal and individual sin, but it also offers hope for redemption and transformation. It challenges contemporary readers to reflect on the presence of injustice in their communities and the importance of seeking righteousness. The chapter calls believers to be agents of justice and righteousness, embodying the values of the kingdom of God in a broken world. Conclusion: The Enduring Message of Isaiah 59Isaiah 59 confronts the harsh realities of human sin and societal injustice while offering a vision of divine intervention and redemption. It reassures us that despite the depth of human iniquity, God's power to save and to restore justice remains unchallenged. The chapter invites believers to participate in the divine promise of redemption by turning from transgression and embracing a life marked by God's Spirit and righteousness, ensuring that the words of the covenant remain alive in every generation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sendme-radio--732966/support.

This sermon helps show us how to plan in a Godly way. The essential foundation is that the Lord is sovereign. We can make plans, but these will only happen if God in his eternal wisdom and love wants them to. However, when we play our role in making plans there are some lessons we can learn from this passage. Firstly, we should plan to stay with God no matter what trouble we may face. Secondly, we should devote time to seeking God's direction. Finally, we should make plans that are of God's Spirit. Through reading the Word, considering the fruit of the Spirit, and seeking to hear God prophetically we will be led by the Spirit. Nonetheless, even when we make bad plans & don't implement these lessons God's grace abounds evermore. This guides us to turn back to him and make plans that are of God's Spirit. 

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From genealogymeditations.com. Read and Written by Bruce McClellan. ©️2023. Transcript http://genealogymeditations.com/2021/08/14/living-water-for-a-dry-spirit-isaiah-41/

Jealousy will do you more harm than good. It is indeed a work of the flesh that must be renounced and repented of.

-Dr. Mitchell starts our lesson with quotes from the Old Testament to show that God dwells with one who is humble and contrite in heart. Isaiah 57:15. Dr. Mitchell presents the importance and opportunity of being a witness in the place where God has placed each of us. We are ambassadors for Christ, we are workers together with God, we are on God's team. As important as correct and accurate doctrine is Dr. Mitchell makes the point that we are not saved by doctrine. We are saved by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, by a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, a person. Does the Lord Jesus have your life to use you where you are? Let's open our Bible to Isaiah 57:15 with Dr. Mitchell as he speaks of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit of God. Your listening to the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unchanging-word/message

an expository sermon on Isaiah 28:1-8 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on May 1, 2022

The Ministry of the Holy Spirit - Isaiah 11:1 - Past. John Shipman - Feb 22 by Pastor. John Shipman

Today I have the absolute pleasure of sharing with you my conversation that I got to have with the wonderful Kayla Craig. Kayla is the author and creator of Liturgies for Parents, as well as her recent book To Light the Way: A Collection of Prayers and Liturgies for Parents. Today, Kayla shares the introduction of liturgical prayers into her faith life as she was up to her eyes in a situation where one of her children's lives was hanging in the balance. Someone gave her a book of prayers that helped anchor her in that season when she was exhausted, scared, wrestling and desperately needed the Lord, but didn't know how to find the words to pray. The prayers she found in that book of those who had been heartbroken and in desperate need of hope from the Father before, gave her the words she needed right when she needed them.     From that experience, she began to pour out her heart and write real life prayers, for real life people walking through the good, bad and the ugly of being a broken human raising broken humans. Kayla invites us to soak in the deep love of God, and to see it in all things because His presence is in all things. Kayla also shares what her experience of being a parent of a blended family with a medically fragile daughter, as well as her black, brown and white siblings, and how her faith has been pushed to parent by faith, and to show that faith to her kids.  As you walk into your Thanksgiving week, I hope this episode encourages you and helps you to know that no matter what you are walking in to this holiday season, you'll know how much God loves you, is near to you, and that you are not alone. I pray wherever this episode finds you friend, that you remember 3 things: The Lord will complete the work He has begun in you. It is never too late for that journey to begin in you. You matter, and your story matters.  Connecting with Kayla: Book : To Light the Way: A Collection of Prayers and Liturgies for Parents Facebook  Her instagram  Liturgies for Parents Instagram Podcast Podcast Instagram Website  Episode Sponsor: Hopefuel Facebook  Instagram Link to shop SIMPLY15 for 15% off your purchase   References: Smad on “Gilmore Girls” Every Moment Holy  by Douglas McKelvey The Book of Common Prayer  Colorfull- Dorena Williamson Thoughtfull - Dorena Williamson Gracefull - Dorena Williamson My episode with Dorena Williamson part 1 and part 2  G-Tube Norman Rockwell's Thanksgiving painting “Freedom from Want” Plumline- the standard for measuring the temple  John Pavlovitz (their episode) Father Greg Boyle (their episode) Lisa Sharon Harper (their episode) Latasha Morrison (their episode) Her prayer for Afghanistan   Scripture References: Matthew 17:20- Faith of a mustard seed  Numbers 16- Aaron walked and interceded between the living and the dead 2 Chronicles 20:12- “We don't know what to do, but our eyes are on You” God is still sovereign (a great list and commentary on this :)) Matthew 6:9-13-The Lord's prayer  Exodus 17:8-16-Friends that hold your arms up (from Moses' story)  Romans 8:26-27-The Holy Spirit prays for us  Mark 12:30-31- Love your neighbor  Galatians 5:22-23- Fruits of the Spirit  Isaiah 53:4-Christ took on our sufferings Hebrews 4:15- We have a High Priest who sympathizes  Luke 13:22-30-What does it mean for us to live where the first is last? Luke 24:5-7-Why do you look for the living among the dead? Luke 10:25-37-Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength  Connecting with Emily and Simply Stories Podcast:Instagram (Em life // Podcast Life)FacebookTwitterBlog  *Intro and Outro music is from audionautix.com

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://genealogymeditations.com/2021/08/14/living-water-for-a-dry-spirit-isaiah-41/

Rathiulung Elias, “What God desires: humble & contrite in spirit,” (Isaiah 66:1-6)

 Isaiah 32:9-20  - The Flesh Yields to The Spirit, Complacency Yields to BlessingNotes: https://www.theunsafebible.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/The-Flesh-Yields-to-the-Spirit-Notes.pdfPastor Ken BrownSupport the show (https://pushpay.com/g/theunsafebible)

This week Hannah Kardon covers "The Playful Spirit" in this weeks segment of Let's Play.

This week Michelle begins a new series “We Need You, Holy Spirit!” about these times of escalation and seasons of turbulence that we are finding ourselves in and how to move forward with God with everything else around us seems to be falling apart. Show Transcript: You are listening to the Blooming Inspired Podcast on the Blooming Inspired Podcast Network. We exist to empower the voices of women who live their lives #BloomingAlive through Podcast Community. Now, here is your host. Blooming Inspired Podcast equipping and empowering the voices of women who live their lives Blooming Alive. Introduction Good Afternoon!! This is Michelle Bentham, host of Blooming Inspired Podcast. Review Last week I had Beverly Flanagan on my show - she is a brand new host here on the Blooming Inspired Podcast Network! She is an elder in our network who is full of wisdom and life experience with a passion for God, His Spirit and His Word. Her show, In All Seasons: Living Wisely, Aging Well airs each week on Thursdays. I want to encourage you to check that out! This Week’s Reading Let’s Pray, Father God, I ask that you would give each person within the sound of my voice eyes to see, ears to hear and a heart to know you more. I pray that every person would encounter your living presence and power through the Scriptures today and that as we do we would be changed by them. Let our hearts be inspired to believe for more, to live for more and to experience more so your glory may be known upon the earth. Give us eyes to see, ears to hear and a heart to know! I ask these things in Jesus’ Precious Name, AMEN. The title for this episode and series is “We Need You. Holy Spirit!” I’m going to focus on Isaiah 11 today, where we learn about the seven fold ministry of God, or what is called The Seven Spirits of God. Today as we read, I want you to pay attention to the powerful promise of this passage and what God is saying to us about our circumstances today. As we read, don’t just listen for my insights - grab a notebook and pen, have your Bible open as we read and make notes about what you hear Him saying to you about where we are in this hour as a world, a nation, a city and the church. So much has been happening these last few months - and I’ve been in two positions since I last brought a word here in March. 1) Warring in the heavenly realms through intercession. Friends, if we do not understand that the war being waged around the world - especially here in the United States - is not of human origin, but it is of Dark Principalities, Powers and Spiritual Forces that are raging in the heavenlies right now then we will not rightly respond to this hour. I’ll share more on this in the weeks to come, but for now I will move on to that second position I’ve held these last few months. 2) I’ve been still in heart and mind, set on God and trusting Him. Living from rest and peace. I have traveled a few times and sat on a beach twice now that seemed so beautifully unaffected by the world raging around it. I’ve taken road trips to see my husband who is working out of town. With all the focus on the underlying conditions that bring complications with the Coronavirus and CoVid19, I also came to a decision and began a weight loss journey in June. I’ve spent the last nine weeks learning to manage and discipline my appetites and as a result I’ve lost 29 pounds and am now 69 pounds from my goal weight. I’ve also seen my total cholesterol drop from 257 to 174. My energy levels are better, and I’ve realized that I really don’t enjoy the processed and inflammatory foods that I ate in the past. I’m learning that I turned to food for comfort and to destress, that SUGAR totally handicapped not only my body but also my brain. I’ve learned that I can enjoy, explore and create a meal I love with healthy food choices and those choices don’t need to include fat, most sugars, starchy carbohydrates, soy products, or dairy - before you get to feeling too sorry for me - I can have about a cup and a half of fruit and egg whites so I’m not totally suffering! This journey amazes me. I’m learning to lean in and trust God. I buy mostly fresh produce and grass fed or organic meat products. I sleep better. I think clearer. I have more energy. My blood pressure and blood sugar aren’t spiking - and the pounds are falling off. My joints don’t ache when I move as they once did. My encouragement to you… Find what works and make the changes to live a healthier life. The weight loss is honestly a side win, because the major victory is my health and overall quality of living that is coming forward now. In Episode 164 I made the observation… “God is calling His Church to rise in this hour above the fear and the dismay, into a place of battle. Do you have your armor on?” Let’s put it on every single day and walk in the victory of Christ, following His leadership as we go. Proverbs 9:10 Assures us that fearing the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Let’s choose to remember that God is both personal and Holy, or wholly other than human beings. He is the God of all other gods, the Creator and Architect of everything that Exists, He is the righteous judge who is also the Ancient of Days and He has never missed anything. Those who encounter His glorious presence do not simply bow in His presence, but rather they fall down like they are dead, as the Apostle John wrote of his own experience. We serve a Holy, Righteous and Sovereign God. Nothing takes Him by surprise and nothing - not one thing - we face is impossible with Him. Fear Him in holy awe. Adore Him in holy worship. Be Holy as He is holy within you. Let Him have His way. Today’s Reading As we open Scripture today, turn to Isaiah 11. I’m so excited to read with you. I’ll be reading Isaiah from the New English & Passion Translations simply because they both express some deep things I want to highlight. Let’s Begin. Reading Isaiah 11: Verse 1: The cut-off stump of Jesse will sprout, and a fruitful Branch will grow from his roots: This is clearly a prophecy written about Jesus, or a Messianic Prophecy, the promised anointed one or Deliverer that we know as The Savior, Christ and Messiah through Scripture. Interestingly I read commentary by Bob Yandian (read here) about how the root is Jesus and the fruitful branch that springs out of that root is the church. He indicates by extension that the verses that follow would demonstrate that the same qualities of God’s Spirit that rested on Jesus as He walked the earth now reside within us, as Believers. Let’s look at these… Verse 2: the Spirit of Yahweh will rest upon him, the Spirit of Extraordinary Wisdom, the Spirit of Perfect Understanding the Spirit of Wise Strategy, the Spirit of Mighty Power, the Spirit of Revelation, and the Spirit of the Fear of Yahweh. Catch this… The Holy Spirit (the Spirit of God) rests upon Jesus. Remember in Matthew, Mark and Luke’s accounts of Jesus’ baptism that the Holy Spirit descended in the form of a dove and came to rest upon Jesus? With Holy Spirit comes Extraordinary Wisdom, Perfect Understanding, Wise Strategy (Counsel) - the NET says, the ability to Execute Plans - and wrapping up the list: Mighty Power, Revelation and the Fear of the Lord. Do We Ever Need The Holy Spirit In THIS HOUR? Look around you in the world today, where do you see these expressions of the nature of the Holy Spirit in Society at large, our nation, and the Church? Bob Yandian says that these are the seven ministries of the Holy Spirit. All of them are found in Jesus. That Spirit of Counsel as it is commonly called, here in the Passion Translation it is called “Wise Strategy” I remember about ten years ago I was working at a church in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metro area here in Texas. One of the things they had us do was take the Clifton Strengthsfinder test. I did as I was instructed and reported back my top five strengths: 1) Strategic, 2) Arranger, 3) Connectedness, 4) Belief, and 5) Maximizer. One day, after taking the test, I drove home and was listening to a local Christian station that hosted a Strengths Coach on the show. The woman being interviewed said this, “Only 4% of people in the entire world have a number 1 strength of Strategic and a number 2 strength of Arranger. Do you know what that means?” She went on to explain that a person with this top two strength set not only has the capability to make the best plan or strategy to accomplish a goal, but they are tactical enough to be able to put the necessary people and resources in place to carry out the plan as well. This was something I really had to take to God. You see I never thought I was good at planning and executing. Why? Because I never executed. Yet, my top two strengths are executive in nature. I could always make a really good plan, but I’d blow it big when it came to executing, or I’d get stuck in the process of evaluating and always trying to make it BETTER. (Maximizer, much?) As I’ve grown with the Lord and moved in different circles of friends and churches, one thing comes up often - I am a woman who walks in the Gifts of Wisdom. I carry it, along with peace. And I am convinced that this is because I walk in the fear of the Lord more and more each day. Micah 6:8 shows us what it means to walk in the fear of the Lord, the prophet writes that God says He has shown us what is good, that we should do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with our God. As I read this passage more than a decade ago, God showed me this beautiful picture of how as children of God the way we stay humble before Him is to continually submit ourselves to Him and let Him examine our hearts so as to “Do Justice in our own hearts” and then to “Love Mercy toward other people” let the judgments and the offenses go, so that when we walk with God it demonstrates not only that I am in relationship with Him, but also the character and nature of Him who lives within me. In the NET Verse 2 reads this way: The Lord’s Spirit will rest on him - a spirit of extraordinary wisdom, a spirit that provides the ability to execute plans, a spirit that produces absolute loyalty to the Lord. Take note in this translation that the indication is this is one spirit that produces a variety of outcomes. It is productive to be engaged with and empowered by the Holy Spirit of God. His Presence brings extraordinary wisdom, mighty power, counsel and wise strategy, revelation and understanding, and most of all, THE FEAR OF THE LORD. Reverent Awe for the one who formed you in your mother’s womb and gave His own Son so you could be redeemed. Verse 3: He will find his delight in living by the Spirit of the Fear of the Lord. He will neither judge by appearances nor make his decisions based on rumors. Let me ask you this… If Jesus lives within us, how are we doing with finding our delight in living by the Spirit of the Fear of the Lord. I mean, church? Church leaders fearing the government refusing to hold services, judging each other based on doctrinal interpretations, openly and publicly spreading malicious slander and gossip against other professed believers and making a killing of a living at it by writing books about it. Rumor, innuendo and speculation (A.K.A as judging) are circulating regularly… Maybe I’ve gone to meddlin’now! Remember when Samuel summoned Jesse to bring his sons forward so one could be anointed as King after Saul? 1 Samuel tells us that Jesse called all his sons in to meet the prophet that day, save one. David, the youngest of his boys, the Shepherd of the family. While his brothers put on their armor and went off to war, David grabbed his shepherd’s hook and lived in the fields among his father’s sheep. He protected them, fed them, and made sure they were not injured, stolen or killed. He fought off lions and bears, and wore the marks of the work and sleeping in the dirt among the animals on his body. His skin was red from the sun. Samuel examined these sons of Jesse arrayed before him and said he did not find the one he sought. He asked Jesse if he had any other sons, and Jesse replied that his youngest son David was still in the fields watching the sheep. Samuel sent for David and when Jesse questioned his judgment, Samuel replied, “Man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart.” Friends, in order for us to get through this season of extreme disconnect and division both within the body of Christ and the United States of America, we are going to have to have the wisdom and revelation of Holy Spirit so that we can look past what we see on the outside of a person’s life and look into what God is saying about their hearts. I often counsel parents who are struggling to help their children, to listen for the lie their heart believes because if you can identify and address the lie by speaking truth to your child then the behaviors and other aspects of their character that suffer will be made right. How is your heart doing today? Verse 4: With righteousness he will uphold justice for the poor and defend the lowly of the earth. His words will be like a scepter of power that conquers the world, and with his breath he will slay the lawless one. Jesus, God’s one and only Son who gave Himself for us - is the one who holds the Justice for the poor, the lowly and the defenseless in the earth. His words, what Jesus speaks, is like a scepter of power that will conquer the world systems, demonic principalities and assignments and even the godless governments of the nations that are now raging against Him. Jesus, with one breath from His mouth, slays the lawless one - Satan, His adversary and our enemy. In many settings throughout Christendom - believers are constantly blaming or rebuking the devil, but to what end? Nothing much changes. We don’t see lasting results. Why? Because we have forgotten that not only is Scripture the written word of God, but Jesus - who carries all the authority of heaven, life and death - is the LIVING WORD and the fullest expression of God’ to us on earth. A God who is just, merciful, gracious and whose very essence is love. Verse 5: Righteousness will be his warrior’s sash and faithfulness his belt. What sets Jesus apart, and makes Him TRUTH to us… It is His righteousness. He who was without sin, became sin for us so that we should not die but live and work alongside Him, empowered by His Holy Spirit, to bring forth the Kingdom of His Father upon the earth. (See 2 Corinthians 5) We have not been left as orphans, the spirit of God resides in us. Have You Received His Presence and Power Fully In Your Life? Before Jesus ascended into Heaven scripture tells us that He breathed on His disciples and saying for them to receive the Holy Spirit. Every one of them having been among those who acknowledged Jesus as the Christ by faith received the Holy Spirit. And yet, Jesus’ last command to His disciples and apostles was not “Go.” but “Wait…” Wait for what? Wait for the Holy Spirit that you have received to come upon you in power. I believe a big part of our problem in the western church is that we undervalue the waiting on the Lord to visit us in His power and presence before we go out. Without His power and love, I am nothing. My efforts toward doing good offers only wood, hay and stubble on a pile that will be consumed in His holy fire. The only way to store up treasures for yourself in Heaven is to rightly understand that apart from Christ and the empowering of His Holy Spirit we can do nothing of value. And without that we have no treasure. The God Who Restores Verse 10: On that day, the root of Jesse will be lifted up as a miracle-sign to rally the people. Gentiles will diligently seek him, and his resting place will be glorious! This was true of Jesus during His life, death, burial and resurrection and it will be true of Him again in His second coming. The nations of the world will bow in reverence and awe as the one true Son of God is revealed in all the earth. His resting place now is in us. The glory of God chooses to rest within each of us… And oh, friends. That truly is glorious. Now, more than any other time in my life I cry out to God saying, We Need Your Holy Spirit! Will you join me in making this your heart cry to God every day? So, Let me ask you… What is the Holy Spirit highlighting for you from today’s reading? Ask Him to breathe on it, give light to it. And Ask Him to show you what He wants you to do in response to it. Put your faith in action today and follow the Lord in obedience as you choose to move forward. We will be reading from Zechariah 4 next week as we look at what it takes to move forward when God calls us to move. Closing Remarks Thank you for tuning in with us. I pray this is some encouragement to you as you seek to set your heart in a posture of love through turbulent days that are warring for our hearts and minds. May His power, wisdom and presence be complete in you and may you walk in His steadfast love daily. Next week we’ll dig deeper into this idea of Moving Forward in the power of the Holy Spirit. I also want to ask you if this podcast has been a blessing to you: would you consider subscribing to it on Apple or Google Podcasts, and share it with your friends and family? We’d love to partner with you in sharing messages that encourage and inspire other women to live their lives blooming alive! Speaking of partnering… Blooming Inspired Network is working with an up and coming ministry called Women of Verve. I began a little more than a year ago to walk with my friend, Melissa, as she birthed this idea of doing a community based outreach to women through retreats and Bible studies. In June we hosted 24 women and 4 leaders for a life-changing weekend away at MO Ranch in Hunt, TX. As we did the community of women we served has ralled, and we met last Saturday for lunch, and are having Bible study this evening here in the Hood-Somerville County area of Texas. You can learn more by looking us up at facebook.com/WomenOfVerve and if you’d like to join us for our 2021 retreat July 23-25th you may visit womenofverve.com for more information and to reserve your spot! Space is limited so sign up today! If you’d like to be a guest on this show or get more information about hosting your own podcast on the Blooming Inspired Podcast Network - please reach out to me by visiting bloominginspirednetwork.com and click the podcast link at the top of the page or michelle.bentham@bloominginspirednetwork.com. I’d love the opportunity to connect with you and figure out how we can share your voice with the world around us. If you need encouragement of any kind, prayer or would just like to stay connected with us here at Blooming Inspired Network, please reach out by visiting us on Facebook, @BloomingInspired or bloominginspirednetwork.com and click the Direct Message or Contact link at the top of the page. We’d love to join hands with you in this season and lift you up. If you’d like to get this podcast delivered to your smart device, we're available on both Apple and Google Podcasts - take a moment to Subscribe and leave a review today! Thank you for listening to the Blooming Inspired Podcast on the Blooming Inspired Podcast Network. This show airs weekly on Tuesdays. Please take a moment to like, share and subscribe to this podcast. To learn more about this podcast and it’s network, or the ministries of Blooming Inspired Network please visit BloomingInspiredNetwork.com and click the podcast link at the top of the page. Podcast music provided by standard license from premiumbeats.com, “Spirit of Fire” created by FASSound.

Bible Series: The God of All Comfort (Exposition of Isaiah 40)

Continuing the series on the Apostles’ Creed, and spanning the bible from Genesis to Revelation, Peter explores the importance of belief in Jesus’ virgin Birth. As is seen in miraculous births throughout the bible, Mary’s miraculous pregnancy is a pinnacle of God’s work of salvation and a signal to Israel that he is rescuing them.

Original Broadcast: Decemer 2010 Monthly Theme: God's Spirit And the Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD. (Isaiah 11:2) Resting Spirit God's Spirit is a resting Spirit. He rests upon those in whom He dwells. At Jesus' Baptism, John the Baptizer bore witness about Jesus, "I saw the Spirit descend from Heaven like a dove, and it remained on Him. I myself did not know Him, but He who sent me to baptize with water said to me, 'He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this is He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit'" (John 1:32-33). Isaiah's prophecy came true in the Jordan River. The Holy Spirit rested upon Jesus to show John that He was the long-awaited Messiah. The Holy Spirit rests upon each of us in our Baptism. The Holy Spirit makes each one of us God's child. We have been sealed "with the seal of the living God" as part of Revelation's 144,000 (7:2). Resting upon Jesus, the Holy Spirit fulfilled Isaiah's prophecy. Resting on you, the Holy Spirit guides us to do the same things through faith. Amen.

Why do the Scriptures predict the pouring out of the Spirit? How can the Spirit be poured out like a liquid? This message answers these questions about the Holy Spirit and presents the active work of the Spirit in the churches of Christ.

Isaiah 11:1-9The Advent (Luke 2, Isaiah 11)Learn from the Child (Luke 2) Listen, Ask, Amaze, Astonish, and KNOW where you belong Become a Resting Place for God’s Spirit (Isaiah 11) 1. The Eternal Now (11.2) 2. Wisdom (11.2) 3. Understanding (11.2) 4. Counsel (11.2) 5. Power (11.2) 6. Knowledge (11.2)7. Fear (Delight in Fear) (11.2-3a)

The Christmas Spirit - Isaiah 40 by Risen Church NC

Coffee and Conversations w/LaKisha 597 Overcoming By the Spirit Isaiah 53:5, Romans 8:5-8, 1 Cor 15:31, Romans 12:2 1. We are Led Into Guidance! 2. There is Nothing that can seperate us. 3. We can't be defeated. ❤️LaKishaMJohnson.com Positioned to impact the world with a message of love and faith. Stay connected and subscribe! For daily devotionals: https://www.lakishamjohnson.com/devotionals Our podcast are now available! http://anchor.fm/justbeinglmj For exclusive content, inspiration, and past favorites: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXQpH5fkmiYgipbtKi7Wukw Thank you for your continued prayer and support! If you would like to sow and support us in your giving; see the information below. We are a 501c3 ministry. 1. PayPal.me/justbeinglmj 2. Cash App-$lmjministry *I Do Not Own The RIghts to This Music --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/justbeinglmj/support

In John 12, the apostle makes an astounding statement under the inspiration of the Spirit: Isaiah 6 is about Jesus! Read by Joe Tyrpak.

I wish I would take God at His Word. You know, REALLY take Him at His Word. When Jesus stood in the synagogue and unfurled the scroll and read about Himself out of Isaiah 61, He declared, "Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing." The audience present didn't get it then and I don't think we FULLY understand it now. Zach William's song "Chain Breaker" does a great job of reminding us...and inspiring us to find it for ourselves in Scripture. Follow me to the time of Isaiah the prophet to learn more about Jesus...words spoken 700 years before Christ walked the earth. On this episode I discuss: The characteristics of Jesus found in our song and Scripture - Isaiah 61:1-3 Jesus as the fulfillment of the prophecy in Isaiah - Luke 4:16-21 Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - our Bible Interaction Tool Exercises this week are: Listen to an audio version of Scripture (I use YouVersion) Repetition Read in context Consult a commentary Make a list How Jesus was fitted for the work Through the Spirit Some characteristics of the Spirit - Isaiah 11:1-2 How Jesus was ordained to do the work The work Jesus was given to accomplish To preach Bringing good news to the poor - James 2:5 To heal To deliver We are delivered and Christ's enemies are captured - Colossians 2:15 To comfort To plant God takes pride in our growing - Isaiah 60:21 Bonus: Consider Episode 139 and the garment Bartemaeus threw off and the garments God mentions putting on us in Isaiah 61     Additional Resources Lyrics and Chords Story Behind the Song "Chain Breaker" - YouTube Video This Week's Challenge Read Luke 4:16-21 and then follow the cross-reference to Isaiah 61. Read in context. Read it multiple times in a couple of versions. Check out Matthew Henry's commentary -- I found it free online at BibleGateway.com. Learn these characteristics of Christ that you may call on them in your daily life.

The Messiah brings his Kingdom by the Spirit (Isaiah 11:1-2) Pastor Tony Felich November 29, 2015 ----more----A proper vision of the Messianic Kingdom (the Kingdom of God) will elevate our love for and devotion to GodI. In order to right the flawed governance of man, the Messiah comes to establish His righteous Kingdom.II. Messiah accomplishes victory by the power of the Holy Spirit.III. Messiah will extend His Kingdom by His Spirit working in and through His people.

Sermons from our Sunday Services at St.Peter's Free Church, Dundee

Sermons from our Sunday Services at St.Peter's Free Church, Dundee