Listen to Nick read the Firestarter and Isaiah 45:1-8.
It is Epiphany, time of God’s manifestation—the meaning of the word. Today we read about God revealing himself to a pagan King, Cyrus, who would allow Israel to go back to their homeland from Exile in 538 B.C. The ancient historian Josephus relates that King Cyrus decided to let Israel go when he read this passage about himself.
Verse 8 deserves a special focus: “Rain down, you heavens, from above …” It has happened. The Lord has come down. He desires to enter your soul as the sweetest of rains that soak the earth.
Isaiah is a poet whose images will carry your prayer along. He unfolds God as a powerful, all-encompassing presence in every aspect of creation. Exult in the Lord as you by faith, experience God’s power and presence in the world.
Mondays are dedicated to the reading of the Hebrew Prophets.
In the Winder Season of Advent to Epiphany this year we read Isaiah 40 – 55.
What are “Bible Breaths”? Learn More…
Example: You call me by my own name. v. 4
For all the Firestarters I recommend the ebook. You will have the entire program of well over a thousand of these introductions with you on your phone or tablet. Check the menu options at the site for more information.
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