“But He was pierced because of our rebellion, crushed because of our iniquities; punishment for our peace was on Him, and we are healed by His wounds. We all went astray like sheep; we all have turned to our own way; and the Lord punished Him for the iniquity of us all.” Isaiah 53:5-6 My devotional prompt today asks, “How […]

“For since He Himself has suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are tempted.” Hebrews 2:18 The Passion Translation says, “He suffered and endured every test and temptation, so that He can help us every time we pass through the ordeals of life.” The Message says, “… He would have experienced it all Himself- the […]

“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin. Therefore, let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in time of need.” Hebrews 4:15-16 Earlier […]

“Then the Lord said, ‘I have observed the misery of my people in Egypt, and have heard them crying out because of their oppressors. I know about their sufferings, And I have come down to rescue them from the power of the Egyptians and to bring them from that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with […]

“’Take your son,’ He said, ‘your only son Isaac, whom you love, go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about.” (v. 2) “Isaac said, ‘The fire and the wood are here, but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?’ Abraham answered, God himself […]