This Day With God – A Spiritual Journey

Reading for Today

Set some time aside; maybe 20-30 minutes. Read Isaiah 42:18-43:13 and then answer the questions below. Here is the link to a passage lookup tool: Passage Lookup. After reading the passage for today, click back and continue with the items below.   

Questions:

What knowledge of the kindness and salvation of God is bottled up, silent, inside you? Why?

Food for Thought:

I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let’s face it; friends make life a lot more fun. – Charles R. Swindoll

Thoughts/Ideas:

Write any thoughts or ideas the scripture reading has inspired that may help encourage acts of kindness.

Response:

In this passage, God’s people had been through difficult days but the future would be brighter. Today, we can continue to look forward to a bright future. Pray for a good outlook and faith in a bright future ahead. Pray for ways to be an encourager and opportunities to point out to others the kindness of God’s salvation.

Set some time aside; maybe 20-30 minutes. Read Isaiah 41:21-42:17 and answer the questions below. Here is the link to a passage lookup tool: Passage Lookup  

Questions:

After His prolonged restraint what is God going to do? How can you give glory to the Lord today?

Below is a link to a Video (4 min 36 sec)

Shout to the Lord by Hillsong

Thoughts/Ideas:

Write out any thoughts or ideas the scripture reading has inspired that you could take action on to encourage positive change which can be rewarding for you and those you know.

Response:

All prophecies except those of the Bible have been uncertain. In this passage, the prophecy was fulfilled in Christ. Be thankful in a prayer and ask that you will take in the spiritual food God gives so it may help you glorify Him.

Questions:

To what extent does Israel seem to like being chosen to fight on God’s side? Does she feel confident and motivated?

Food for Thought:

When we truly believe that Jesus Christ is continually with us, then we can take risk and step ahead to obey God in new and adventurous ways. – From First United Methodist of Waco Newsletter

Thoughts/Ideas:

Write any thoughts or ideas the scripture reading has inspired

Response:

God has chosen us to be on His team. He will take care of us and help in time of need. Pray that you will be made fit for use and enabled with courage.

Set some time aside; maybe 20-30 minutes sometime this week. Read Isaiah 40:12-31 and answer the questions below. Here is the link to a passage lookup tool: Isaiah 40:12-31.   

Questions:

To what extent is God threatened by the nations around Israel? In waiting for the Lord, what thoughts about God and your life do you notice taking root and growing in you?

Video:

Click on the following link: Rising Hope by Charles Swindoll

Thoughts/Ideas:

We may struggle at times through difficulty but we can always hold out hope in God’s infinite wisdom and power. Breathe in the Spirit of God and believe you can soar like an eagle; taking hold of the rising hope Christ gives.

Response:

Pray for God’s infinite wisdom and power. Everyone may have issues at school or work at times. Ask for help in whatever you need. It may be in communication, in how you use your time, or the ability to plan out activities. Whatever the issue is, be assured that God can do more than you could ever imagine.

Set some time aside; maybe 20-30 minutes sometime this week. Read 3 John and answer the question below. 

Questions:

What specific ways can you be hospitable in your situation? Write out a few ways while following the examples of truth and love in this reading.

Video:

Click on the following link: Someone Who Cares by Scott Krippayne

Thoughts/Ideas:

Write any thoughts or ideas the scripture reading or video above has inspired

Response:

3 John is a kind letter that encourages brotherly love within the church. Take five or ten minutes to pray for your local church and churches across the world. Pray that they are a place of peace and kindness; a place that pays attention to those that need help, realizes something needs to be done, and does something to make it better.