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Trust in the Way, the Truth, and the Life

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Mark Shields

Throughout my journey, I’ve been gaining lessons from the Word of God and from each of you. This day with God in reading Isaiah 47, I’m keeping Jesus in mind because He is the perfect example to provide the Way, the Truth, and the life.

In previous studies along the journey, Jerusalem had been put in bondage. As the invitation to Baylon in today’s passage suggest, in a short time God will turn things around. He will bring vengeance (v. 3).

The metaphors to depict Babylon’s fate include no longer being called queen of kingdoms (v. 5). They would be depicted as a woman who has lost her family and without husband or children (v. 9). Another comparation is that Babylon would be consumed by a fire and be like stubble (v. 14).

Life can be a load as we face loss, opposition, abandonment, and despair but this load can be lifted when we accept the help from the Lord. The Way to liberty and victory is to step ahead on the path that He has set.

Only the Lord can make a person feel secure. We shouldn’t be overconfident in our own abilities but trust the ONE who made heaven and earth and by writing the law of Christ in our heart, there is peace and everlasting joy.

This day with You Lord, we follow the path that leads us to where we need to go. The sure Way that has been proven over and over to lead us to liberty and victory. The Way of Truth that sets us free from past bondage. We pray today in the name of Jesus who is absolute Truth and gives us fullness in life now and throughout eternity. Amen.

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The Hand of the Lord is Powerful

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Mark Shields

He did this so that all peoples of the earth might know that the hand of the Lord is powerful and so that you might always fear the Lord your God. – Joshua 4:24

We know from previous studies that God allowed Jerusalem to be devastated, and the people of Israel were put in bondage in Babylon. They worshiped idols. As explained in “Pulled Up by the Upper Hand”, idols fail their worshipers. Instead of carrying burdens that idol worship provides, we can lighten the load by loving and trusting God. He provides all that is needed, and the burden of debt has been paid.

Let us learn from the past, be attentive to the present, and be prepared for the future. Let us grow during bad times and during good times, put the pedal to the metal to go the way of God. To live out the good life by gaining the treasures of a transformed life.

The best way is God’s path. Today’s song is The Way by Jeremy Camp. We can follow the path and apply this wisdom in our life by following the Light.

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Pulled Up By The Upper Hand

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Mark Shields

Arrogance leads to destruction, and we know that God allowed Jerusalem to be destroyed, and the people of Israel were put in bondage in Babylon. They had been living upside down and were in their situation because of their disobedience. They didn’t grab the upper hand that God gives His people.

We learn from reading Isaiah 45:20 through 46:13 that the plans of God will be done, and His purpose will totally be won. Thinking that worshiping idols will help is foolishness. They are burdensome, but the One True God lifts our burdens, so our load is lighter. Those who worship the One True God will be pulled up by the upper hand.

Looking back at history, we see that idols fail their worshipers. Instead of carrying the burdens of idol worship, we can lighten the load by loving and trusting God. He provides all that is needed, and the burden of debt has been paid.

Let us learn from the past, be attentive to the present, and prepare for the future. During bad times, we grow, but during good times we know to put the pedal to the metal to go the way of God. To live out the good life by gaining the treasures of a transformed life.

Lord, we know that nothing is perfect in this world but by trusting in Your plan, we are guided by the Light. We pray to follow the Light as we journey ahead towards our destiny. It is clear that Your upper hand will steer us along the path to our destination by following Jesus. In His name we pray. Amen.

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Thought From Devotional 04-11-2025

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Mark Shields

One thought from John 20:1-10 is that Jesus demonstrated the ultimate act of triumph by conquering death, something that seems impossible to human understanding. Through His victory, He opened a path for all who believe in Him to share in that same power—power not just over challenges in life, but even over death itself. The beauty of this gift lies in its personal nature; everyone has the choice to claim a portion of His transformative power by embracing faith. This divine strength, offered freely, enables believers to rise above every obstacle, assuring them that even the final barrier, death, has been defeated. Jesus’ victory reminds us that through Him, the impossible becomes not just attainable, but a promise fulfilled.

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Press On Toward the Goal

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Mark Shields

Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 3:13-14

A thought from “Aligned with His Purpose” is that it’s important to understand what’s truly meaningful in your life because then you have a starting point for achievement. God has something of significance so pray for your place in His purpose; never let life pass you by.

As the song Lead Me On by Amy Grant inspires, let us sing to the Holy One, and strife to get to a place where the river runs into His keeping. A better place where there is liberty and victory.