Isaiah 14:27 For the Lord of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?
Morning mih Neighbs! Hope all yuh up bright and early, full of vim and vigour to face this beautiful day that the Most High has so generously granted us. We can’t waste it yuh know, for that magnanimous God of ours has provided brand new mercies and blessings for us to enjoy today, also strength and guidance that will enable us to overcome the enemy and do His will. ‘For the Lord of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand.’ (Isa.14:24) And that’s an undisputable fact my people, for although this particular reference was to destroying Assyria, whatever the Lord thinks and says, does come to pass. Yes Friends, we’re back talking about the strength and purpose of our God, cause yesterday I ran out of time and space but not examples of His power and forthrightness. As Isaiah asks; ‘For the Lord of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?’ Like we emphasized yesterday, nobody, but nobody can reverse or thwart the Lord’s intentions, decrees or plans. And Solomon, the wisest of men, agrees. ‘There are many devices (plans) in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.’ (Prov.19:21) Yes my brethren, it will always be God’s decision or plan that will occur in a believer’s life. And as Sol later testifies: ‘There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord. The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety (deliverance) is of the Lord.’ (Prov.21:30-31) That’s just how it is, the way the Lord planned it my people. We do have the right and the freedom to makes plans and choices, but in the long run it’s the Lord we have to depend on for our safety, success and deliverance. Just as Bruh Paul humbly and wisely declared; ‘I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.’ (1 Cor.3:6) That’s a fact of every endeavour in our lives my Friends; regardless of what part we play, it’s always the Lord who’s going to provide any increase. It will stand us in very good stead to remember that when we make our grandiose plans for success and victory. Now don’t get me wrong, we need to think big and think success, but most importantly we need to think God too; meaning, find a way to include Him in those plans, else they’ll seldom come to fruition. And if they do, they’ll never last long; just like the seed that falls on stony ground and springs up quickly, but because the earth was too shallow and the roots could not attain any depth to gain a stronghold, they wither and die as soon as the sun comes up and strikes them. Friends, that’s the disastrous ending of all our plans that don’t place God at the forefront. And sometimes even when we put Him first, our plans still fail because He did not agree with them; they weren’t in His plans for us. But that should not stop us from dreaming big dreams with the Most High leading the way. We definitely should not be like Nebuchadnezzar though, who foolishly glorified himself saying: ‘Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power and for the honour of my majesty?’ (Dan.4:30) Hn! But before he could even finish glorifying himself the Lord decreed that he would go crazy and eat grass like a wild animal. However, at the end of seven years, he regained his sanity and apparently much wisdom while living like an animal, for he then acknowledged the Lord God. ‘And at the end of the days, I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the Most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation. And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?’ (Dan.4:34-35) Ah mih Friends, because of Neb’s overwhelming pride and mistaken power, he was forced to learn the hard way that the Lord God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is the only true God in the universe. Yes my people, please let us learn and also acknowledge that He is El Supremo! And He makes no bones about it, ensures that everyone knows who’s the Boss. ‘Ye are my witnesses, saith the Lord, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me. I, even I, am the Lord; and beside me there is no saviour. I have declared, and have saved, and I have showed, (proclaimed) when there was no strange god among you: therefore ye are my witnesses, saith the Lord, that I am God. Yea, before the day was I am he; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall let (reverse) it.’ (Isa.43:10-13) There you have it Friends, directly from the Lord through the mouth of His dynamic servant Isaiah. Who are we then to say Him nay eh? Much LOVE!…until we learn…it’s Jehovah who directs our lives…we’ll forever flounder in the mire…
Morning mih Neighbs! Hope all yuh up bright and early, full of vim and vigour to face this beautiful day that the Most High has so generously granted us. We can’t waste it yuh know, for that magnanimous God of ours has provided brand new mercies and blessings for us to enjoy today, also strength and guidance that will enable us to overcome the enemy and do His will. ‘For the Lord of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand.’ (Isa.14:24) And that’s an undisputable fact my people, for although this particular reference was to destroying Assyria, whatever the Lord thinks and says, does come to pass. Yes Friends, we’re back talking about the strength and purpose of our God, cause yesterday I ran out of time and space but not examples of His power and forthrightness. As Isaiah asks; ‘For the Lord of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?’ Like we emphasized yesterday, nobody, but nobody can reverse or thwart the Lord’s intentions, decrees or plans. And Solomon, the wisest of men, agrees. ‘There are many devices (plans) in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.’ (Prov.19:21) Yes my brethren, it will always be God’s decision or plan that will occur in a believer’s life. And as Sol later testifies: ‘There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord. The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety (deliverance) is of the Lord.’ (Prov.21:30-31) That’s just how it is, the way the Lord planned it my people. We do have the right and the freedom to makes plans and choices, but in the long run it’s the Lord we have to depend on for our safety, success and deliverance. Just as Bruh Paul humbly and wisely declared; ‘I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.’ (1 Cor.3:6) That’s a fact of every endeavour in our lives my Friends; regardless of what part we play, it’s always the Lord who’s going to provide any increase. It will stand us in very good stead to remember that when we make our grandiose plans for success and victory. Now don’t get me wrong, we need to think big and think success, but most importantly we need to think God too; meaning, find a way to include Him in those plans, else they’ll seldom come to fruition. And if they do, they’ll never last long; just like the seed that falls on stony ground and springs up quickly, but because the earth was too shallow and the roots could not attain any depth to gain a stronghold, they wither and die as soon as the sun comes up and strikes them. Friends, that’s the disastrous ending of all our plans that don’t place God at the forefront. And sometimes even when we put Him first, our plans still fail because He did not agree with them; they weren’t in His plans for us. But that should not stop us from dreaming big dreams with the Most High leading the way. We definitely should not be like Nebuchadnezzar though, who foolishly glorified himself saying: ‘Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power and for the honour of my majesty?’ (Dan.4:30) Hn! But before he could even finish glorifying himself the Lord decreed that he would go crazy and eat grass like a wild animal. However, at the end of seven years, he regained his sanity and apparently much wisdom while living like an animal, for he then acknowledged the Lord God. ‘And at the end of the days, I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the Most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation. And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?’ (Dan.4:34-35) Ah mih Friends, because of Neb’s overwhelming pride and mistaken power, he was forced to learn the hard way that the Lord God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is the only true God in the universe. Yes my people, please let us learn and also acknowledge that He is El Supremo! And He makes no bones about it, ensures that everyone knows who’s the Boss. ‘Ye are my witnesses, saith the Lord, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me. I, even I, am the Lord; and beside me there is no saviour. I have declared, and have saved, and I have showed, (proclaimed) when there was no strange god among you: therefore ye are my witnesses, saith the Lord, that I am God. Yea, before the day was I am he; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall let (reverse) it.’ (Isa.43:10-13) There you have it Friends, directly from the Lord through the mouth of His dynamic servant Isaiah. Who are we then to say Him nay eh? Much LOVE!…until we learn…it’s Jehovah who directs our lives…we’ll forever flounder in the mire…
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