There is so much treasure in today's reading... nuggets more valuable than gold.
- Speak tenderly to Jerusalem. Tell her that her sins are pardoned.
- The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever.
- Look up into the heavens. Who created all the stars? [...] Because of his great power and incomparable strength, not a single one is missing.
- The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth.
- He never grows weak or weary.
- No one can measure the depths of his understanding.
- He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless.
- Those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.
- For I have chosen you and will not throw you away.
- Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
- For I hold you by your right hand— I, the Lord your God. And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.
- I am the Lord, your Redeemer. I am the Holy One of Israel.
- “Present the case for your idols,” says the Lord. “Let them show what they can do, Let them try to tell us what happened long ago so that we may consider the evidence. Or let them tell us what the future holds, so we can know what’s going to happen. Yes, tell us what will occur in the days ahead. Then we will know you are gods. In fact, do anything—good or bad! Do something that will amaze and frighten us. But no! You are less than nothing and can do nothing at all. Those who choose you pollute themselves.”
- Look at my servant, whom I strengthen. He is my chosen one, who pleases me. I have put my Spirit upon him.
- God, the Lord, created the heavens and stretched them out. He created the earth and everything in it.
- He gives breath to everyone, life to everyone who walks the earth.
- I will take you by the hand and guard you
- I am the Lord; that is my name! I will not give my glory to anyone else, nor share my praise with carved idols.
- Sing a new song to the Lord! Sing his praises from the ends of the earth!
- Let the whole world glorify the Lord; let it sing his praise.
- Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine.
- When you go through deep waters, I will be with you.
- Others were given in exchange for you. I traded their lives for yours because you are precious to me. You are honored, and I love you.
- Do not be afraid, for I am with you.
- Bring all who claim me as their God, for I have made them for my glory. It was I who created them.
- You have been chosen to know me, believe in me, and understand that I alone am God. There is no other God— there never has been, and there never will be.
- From eternity to eternity I am God. No one can snatch anyone out of my hand. No one can undo what I have done.
- I—yes, I alone—will blot out your sins for my own sake and will never think of them again.
- I will pour out water to quench your thirst ... And I will pour out my my blessing on your children.
- I am the First and the Last; there is no other God.
- Do not tremble; do not be afraid. Did I not proclaim my purposes for you long ago? You are my witnesses—is there any other God? No! There is no other Rock—not one!”
- Who but a fool would make his own god— an idol that cannot help him one bit? He cuts down cedars; Then he uses part of the wood to make a fire. With it he warms himself and bakes his bread. Then—yes, it’s true—he takes the rest of it and makes himself a god to worship! He falls down in front of it, worshiping and praying to it. “Rescue me!” he says. “You are my god!” Such stupidity and ignorance!
- I, the Lord, made you, and I will not forget you. I have swept away your sins like a cloud.
- Oh, return to me, for I have paid the price to set you free.
Has there ever been anything more awesome than our God. I love you Lord. Thank you for being.
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