Scriptural Lesson
Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut; I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron: And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel.
Isaiah 45:1-3
Meditation
The power of the prophetic word is often not understood until its fulfillment. God used Isaiah is such an awesome way that many theologians cannot believe that Isaiah wrote the entire book that bears his name. They believe that the second part of the book of Isaiah had to be written by someone else because there is no way Isaiah could have prophesied, by name, the king that God would use to rebuilt the temple, 150 years before it happened. However, God knows who He will use.
God promises Cyrus that He will give him treasures and riches that are hidden. He will do this so that Cyrus will know that the Lord is the God of Israel. He also promises to make the crooked places straight and break in pieces the gates of brass and cut in sunder the bars of iron. Forget about opening doors. God is promising here to break down the doors. What a mighty God we serve.
There is nothing that is too hard for God. There is nothing that is outside of God’s reach. God can speak of events 150 years before they happen. Cyrus would be born for a purpose.
We were also born for a purpose. God is also with us. He will go before us. God will break into pieces that gates that hold us back from our destiny. God will also give us treasures and hidden riches so that we will know that He is God. And God will make our crooked places straight.
Are there things that are holding you back? Does it look like doors are closing before you one after another? Does the path before you look crooked and hard to maneuver? Don’t despair. God will lead and guide you. He will make your crooked paths straight.
Affirmations
God is with me. There are no doors that can hinder me from my destiny. God will lead and guide me on my path. I am gratefully rejoicing for the promise that God will make my crooked places straight.
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Glad to know that the Lord knows us inside out, our past, present and future. And that He will us finish the race. God bless you for a nice post.
Thank you so much.
Yes!, G-d is everywhere, knows everything, and supplier of
all that exists. He guides us through paths when there are no
paths, he wakes us up everyday where there’s no strenght he puts
strength, he feeds us when there is no food, he clothes us
when we have nothing to wear. His Holy Word goes inside our
hearts, souls, and body as if he is inside of us Because, HE IS INSIDE OF US taking care of us from the day we are born. G-D
moves all hindrences from lifes, anything, as he says, YOUR FAITH HAS MADE YOU WHOLE; Completeness of all. He wants us to seek him day and night without ceasing. He wants us to Repent from all Sins,etc. To Forgive. To Love. JESUSCHRIST LOVES YOU!
I thorough enjoyed this posting.It lifted my spirit and I am reminded that nothing is too difficult for God. God has been leading me to pray for something impossible for man that fellow brethrens have mocked me but I stand not wavering.This blog has been mind blowing to stir my heart to keep on keeping on. This reminded me that the just shall live my his faith.God will give us the treasures of darkness.I am blessed. May God grant you the desires of your heart and cause his face to shine upon you. He has used you to strengthen me. Godbless
How can He: ” Make The Crooked Ways Straight ” – when His Own People aren’t actively listening? He can’t… and no one can. Therefore, He has decided to wake you up; and I hope that you’re ready… for: ” The Time Of Jacob’s Trouble ” – as long ago prophesied – is now coming upon you!