Tag Archives: Challenges

Rely on the Faithfulness of God

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Mark Shields

During times of difficulty, it’s good to have a place to reflect, enjoy the beauty, and pray for the endurance to make it through. When faced with adversity, it is natural to feel disheartened, but God facilitates through His mysterious … Continue reading →

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Accomplish What God Desires

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Mark Shields

As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so … Continue reading →

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Seeking God with Eagerness

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Mark Shields

Thinking about the past of Israel, God had brought His people out of Egypt after being in bondage. Then Assyria oppressed them. At the time of today’s passage, the people were still captive in Babylon, but the way to freedom … Continue reading →

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Turning to God’s Way

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Mark Shields

We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way;and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. – Isaiah 53:6 In Isaiah 53, the prophet speaks of Israel straying from … Continue reading →

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Higher Focus

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Mark Shields

Questions for Reflection Who is God’s servant? What will nations and world leaders say about God’s servant not “looking the part” (see 52:13-15)? Even though Israel is explicitly told why their leader, God’s servant, will not “look the part” of … Continue reading →