Tag: Isaiah

  • Tired of the status quo

    A quote I’ve carried with me for over a week: Prayer is rebellions against the status quo.  As I was reading through Isaiah today, and came to chapter 54, I noticed in my margins I had written, “No more status quo.” These were the verses: Sing, barren woman who has borne no child; break forth into singing and cry out, you…

  • Not the time for weariness

    Isaiah 43 — God pours out his promises to Israel. He calls them to new things. He calls them to deliverance. And Israel’s response? 22 But you didn’t call out to me, Jacob; you were tired of me, Israel. 23 You didn’t bring me lambs for your entirely burned offering; you didn’t honor me with your sacrifices. I didn’t make you worship…

  • I’m Pregnant

    Not my wife. Me. There is something new being “birthed” in my heart and life. There are past barriers that have to come down, but it is GOD who is bringing them down. Look out. YOU may be pregnant, too. HEAR these words from Isaiah: Sing, barren woman who has borne no child; break forth into singing and cry out,…

  • A Little Dab Won’t Do Ya

    There was an old hair product for men called Brylcreem. The slogan was “a little will do ya.” When it comes to the anointing of the Spirit, too often we are too careful. As Pentecostals, we talk about the “anointing,” but it’s often equated with a little dab of anointing oil. When it comes to the anointing of the Spirit,…