#isaiah 44

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No God besides Yahweh

1 “But now hear, O Jacob, My servant, And Israel, whom I have chosen: 2 Thus says Yahweh who made you And formed you from the womb, who will help you, ‘Do not fear, O Jacob My servant, And you Jeshurun whom I have chosen. 3 For I will pour out water on the thirsty ground And streams on the dry land; I will pour out My Spirit on your seed And My blessing on your offspring; 4 And they will spring up among the grass Like poplars by streams of water.’ 5 This one will say, ‘I am Yahweh’s’; And this one will call on the name of Jacob; And this one will write on his hand, ‘Belonging to Yahweh,’ And will name Israel’s name with honor.

6 “Thus says Yahweh, the King of Israel and his Redeemer, Yahweh of hosts:

‘I am the first, and I am the last, And there is no God besides Me. 7 Who is like Me? Let him call out and declare it; And let him tell it to Me in order, From the time that I established the ancient people. And let them declare to them the things that are to come And the events that are going to take place. 8 Do not be in dread and do not be afraid; Have I not long since caused it to be heard to you and declared it? And you are My witnesses. Is there any God besides Me, Or is there any other Rock? I know of none.’”

The Futility of Idolatry

9 Those who form a graven image are all of them futile, and their desirable things are of no profit; even their own witnesses fail to see or know, so that they will be put to shame. 10 Who has formed a god or cast a graven image to no profit? 11 Behold, all his companions will be put to shame. The craftsmen themselves are mere men. Let them all assemble themselves, let them stand up, let them be in dread, let them together be put to shame.

12 The man crafts iron into a cutting tool and does his work over the coals, forming it with hammers and working it with his powerful arm. He also gets hungry and has no power; he drinks no water and becomes weary. 13 Another crafts wood, he extends a measuring line; he outlines it with a stylus. He makes it with planes and outlines it with a compass and makes it like the form of a man, like the glory of man, so that it may sit in a house. 14 In order to cut cedars for himself, he takes a cypress or an oak and raises it for himself among the trees of the forest. He plants a fir, and the rain makes it grow. 15 Then it becomes something for a man to burn, so he takes one of them and warms himself; he also kindles a fire to bake bread. He also works to produce a god and worships it; he makes it a graven image and falls down before it. 16 Half of it he burns in the fire; over this half he eats meat as he roasts a roast and is satisfied. He also warms himself and says, “Aha! I am warm; I have seen the fire.” 17 But the rest of it he makes into a god, his graven image. He falls down before it and worships; he also prays to it and says, “Deliver me, for you are my god.”

18 They do not know, nor do they understand, for He has smeared over their eyes so that they cannot see and their hearts so that they will have no insight. 19 No one causes this to return to his heart, nor is there knowledge or understanding to say, “I have burned half of it in the fire and also have baked bread over its coals. I roast meat and eat it. Then I make the rest of it into an abomination; I fall down before a block of wood!” 20 He feeds on ashes; a deceived heart has turned him aside. And he cannot deliver his soul, and he cannot say, “Is there not a lie in my right hand?”

Yahweh Forgives and Redeems

21 “Remember these things, O Jacob, And Israel, for you are My servant; I have formed you, you are My servant; O Israel, you will not be forgotten by Me. 22 I have wiped out your transgressions like a thick cloud And your sins like a cloud. Return to Me, for I have redeemed you.” 23 Shout for joy, O heavens, for Yahweh has done it! Make a loud shout, you lower parts of the earth; Break forth into a shout of joy, you mountains, O forest, and every tree in it; For Yahweh has redeemed Jacob And in Israel He shows forth His beautiful glory.

24 Thus says Yahweh, your Redeemer, and the one who formed you from the womb,

“I, Yahweh, am the maker of all things, Stretching out the heavens by Myself And spreading out the earth all alone, 25 Causing the omens of boasters to be annulled, And making fools out of diviners, Causing wise men to turn back, And making foolishness out of their knowledge, 26 Confirming the word of His servant— And the counsel of His messengers He will complete— And being the One who says of Jerusalem, ‘She shall be inhabited!’ And of the cities of Judah, ‘They shall be built.’ And I will raise up her waste places again. 27 It is I who says to the depth of the sea, ‘Be dried up!’ And I will make your rivers dry. 28 It is I who says of Cyrus, ‘He is My shepherd! And all My good pleasure he will complete.’ And saying of Jerusalem, ‘She will be built,’ And of the temple, ‘Your foundation will be laid.’” — Isaiah 44 | Legacy Standard Bible (LSB) Legacy Standard Bible Copyright ©2021 by The Lockman Foundation. All rights reserved. Cross References: Judges 17:4; Leviticus 23:40; Deuteronomy 4:28; Deuteronomy 4:35; Deuteronomy 27:15; Deuteronomy 32:15; 1 Kings 11:5; 1 Kings 18:26; 2 Chronicles 25:14; Job 37:18; Job 39:14; Psalm 81:12; Psalm 97:7; Psalm 136:22; Isaiah 27:11; Isaiah 40:20; Isaiah 41:4; Matthew 5:18; John 7:38; Acts 3:19; Acts 19:26-27; Romans 1:21-22; Romans 1:25; 1 Corinthians 1:20; Galatians 6:17; Ephesians 4:9; Revelation 1:8; Revelation 16:12

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Divine Affirmation (Isaiah 44:1-5)

I am not yet what I will be someday, but I am not what I used to be either.

The Lord says, “Listen now, Israel, my servant,    my chosen people, the descendants of Jacob.I am the Lord who created you;    from the time you were born, I have helped you.Do not be afraid; you are my servant,    my chosen people whom I love. “I will give water to the thirsty land    and make streams flow on the dry ground.I will pour out my spirit on your children    and my blessing on your…

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blotted out transgressions ♥

[graceandpeacejoanne]

Isaiah 44: Sheer Madness

They are mindless, the prophet wrote, utterly without a clear thought in their heads. Otherwise, how could they look at this perfectly good log, get so much good use out of it – thanks be to God who provided that log – then worship what’s left? #Isaiah44

In response to the need of God’s people, the Lord will pour out God’s Own Spirit. Water on the Thirsty Ground Thus says the Lord who made you,    who formed you in the womb and will help you:Do not fear, O Jacob my servant,    Jeshurun whom I have chosen.For I will pour water on the thirsty land    and streams on the dry ground;I will pour my spirit upon your descendants    and my blessing on…

[wiirocku]

Isaiah 44:3 (KJV) - For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour My Spirit upon thy seed, and My blessing upon thine offspring:

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RE: Is anyone feeling me? was researching the meaning behind 4's in the summer till I realized that is numerology, then I kiboshed the entire thing & tried to scrub my brain. But then live chat peeps said to look up various verse with that zip code, smart:

Isaiah 44:44 says, “But now listen, Jacob, MY Servant, Israel, whom I have chosen. This is what the LORD says—HE WHO made you, WHO formed you in the womb, and WHO will help you: Do not be afraid, Jacob, MY Servant, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen”.

The verse continues, “For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out MY SPIRIT on your offspring, and MY blessing on your descendants.”

Some say that the imagery in Isaiah 44:4 reflects the Israelites' future restoration and abundant blessing. It serves as a beacon of hope during a time when Israel faced captivity and impending challenges.

Other Relevant Verses:

Joel 1:15-20 meaning. The prophet uses the recent locust/army invasion to predict the day of the LORD, a time in which GOD will intervene in the world to judge HIS adversaries.

Zechariah 4:8-10 meaning. Zechariah learns that Zerubbabel, who laid the temple foundation, will complete it because the LORD watches over all the events of the world.

2 Corinthians 4:7-15 meaning. Paul declares the treasure of the Gospel is in us. The strength & power of the Gospel is not from us. Though we carry treasure in this earthen vessel (our bodies), the power is from GOD. The Gospel is spreading & as we look at things which are not seen, we see a greater glory than our sufferings in this life.

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[coptorthodox]

For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, And floods on the dry ground; I will pour My Spirit on your descendants, And My blessing on your offspring; Isaiah 44:3

[jesus-is-lord-and-savior]

I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud and your sins like mist; return to me, for I have redeemed you.

(Isaiah 44:22, ESV)

[walkswithmyfather]

“Your sins were like a big cloud, but I wiped them all away. Your sins are gone, like a cloud that disappeared into thin air. I rescued and protected you, so come back to me.” —Isaiah 44:22 (ERV)

“I have swept away your sins like a cloud. I have scattered your offenses like the morning mist. Oh, return to me, for I have paid the price to set you free.” —Isaiah 44:22 (NLT)

“Jacob, the Lord created you. Israel, he made you, and now he says, “Don’t be afraid. I saved you. I named you. You are mine.” —Isaiah 43:1 (ERV)

“Wonderfully made” devotional by Allie Marie Smith - Day 4: “You Are Made to Be Redeemed:”

“The world won’t love you broken. But Jesus—He will run to you. We all break. We all come apart, and experience heartbreak, disappointment, and hardship. Sometimes terrible things happen to us that don’t make sense.

Our struggles are not our identities, and with God, our brokenness never has the final say. As Elisabeth Elliot said, “Of one thing I am perfectly sure: God’s story never ends with ‘ashes.’”Redemption means to take back our buyback. It is “the action of saving or being saved from sin, error or evil�� and “the action of regaining or gaining possession of something in exchange for payment, or the clearing of a debt.” Jesus has come to redeem our lives and bring beauty and purpose from even the most broken and painful parts of our stories.

Like a piece of Japanese Kintsugi pottery that has been shattered and then mended by a gold lacquer, by breaking and coming to God, not only can we become more whole, we can become more beautiful. Christ’s power that has overcome death mends the places we are crushed, making us whole to shine like gold.

God’s eternal plan for you is good. Sometimes we experience our mending on this side of eternity. Sometimes we just get glimpses of it in this life. But if we don’t, we know it is coming in heaven, and that one day every tear will be wiped away (Revelation 21:4). There will be no more mourning, no more death, or loss, or heartache. Restoration, healing, and wholeness are coming. Do not let your heart be troubled.

Reflect: How can you surrender the broken parts of your life to Christ?

Prayer: God, Thank You that You promise to redeem the pain and brokenness in my life. Thank You that Your eternal plan for me is good. I choose to trust that in Your perfect time, You will mend every shattered piece of my life and bring beauty from brokenness.”

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"CONFRONTING THE ENEMY'S TACTICS!"

Psalm 144:1, “Blessed be the Lord, my Rock and my keen and firm Strength, Who teaches my hands to war and my fingers to fight” (AMPC) The main tactic of the enemy is deception. “Deception” is defined as, “the act of causing someone to accept as true or valid what is false or invalid; to trick; to cheat; to defraud; to be dishonest.” And that’s exactly who the enemy is, a deceiver, liar and the…

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Redeemed

I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you. — Isaiah 44:22 | New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® All rights reserved worldwide. Cross References: 2 Chronicles 6:21; Psalm 51:1; Psalm 51:9; Acts 3:19; 1 Corinthians 6:20; 1 Peter 1:18-19

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What Does it Mean That Our Sins Are Swept Away?

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His Word Becoming Your Words (268) - October 19 2024

Choose your Podcast App to Play this episode This program focuses on how we can unknowingly be held captive to deception and lies of the devil based on our lack of studying and walking in the Truth of the Word of God. Especially in times such as these, it is so important that we are able to know that a believer can speak to a situation to force it to line up with how it should be based on the…

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I Know Of None (Original Christian Song: Robin Calamaio)

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Isaiah 44:22 (KJV) - I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto Me; for I have redeemed thee.