As I write this, Easter is just around the corner. Since I gave my life to Jesus some 50 plus years ago I struggle at times to revel in my Savior and how he saved me. This year, Isaiah is helping me rekindle that wonder while also showing me how to live.
Servant
God Won’t Break a Bruised Reed nor Snuff Out a Smoldering Wick
Feeling bruised, battered, bent? Like a fragile reed? Feeling useless and discarded? Like a smoking wick about to go out? Jesus—the Servant—will not break you. He will not cast you aside.
Pierced One
At age 15, I got my ears pierced. While never strictly forbidden, my family silently frowned upon ear piercing. After all, if God had meant me to have holes in my ears, I would have been born with them! But the big hoops that hung on the ears of my older and sophisticated cousins in … Continue reading Pierced One
Last Words
And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. Luke 1:38 After receiving her commissioning and being reassured that God was at work, Mary responded with three beautiful last words. Behold (which we don't use these days) means "See! Look! … Continue reading Last Words
Pondered Treasures 