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Today’s Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 51 NLV; Ch. 52-55 NCV

Podcast Introduction

This Prophecy Friday. Our reading will be Isaiah 51-55. Yes, just like I did on yesterday’s reading of Job, I did it on Isaiah. Today should be 56-61, according to our schedule, but I did that last week, skipping chapters 51-55. I have to say, I’m never quite sure what day it is because I typically live in two days simultaneously, because I typically record a day in advance. If you are listening to this show on the day it was released, for you, this is Friday…depending on where on the globe you live. But I recorded it on Thursday. So I’m living in Thursday and talking to you on Friday. And every so often, when I know something will be happening in my life at sometime in the future and I know I will not be able to record a show for you, I’ll be living in yet another day. And sometimes I have to record multiple days ahead. And it can really warp the time/space continuum for a bit. You say, Steve, come on. It isn’t that hard. Well, I would challenge you to do it for multiple months, and years at a time. After awhile, it can get to you. Or maybe it’s just me and my old brain. Anyway, I messed up the schedule last week twice. At least I’m not so far gone that I didn’t catch my mistake. That’s a good thing, right? LOL I’m calling todays episode, “Thirsty?.”

And it’s December 16th, which means Christmas Question number 16 is up, sent in by Clay Jones. Of course, our Christmas expert, James Cooper of whychristmas.com has an answer for him.

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Comments on Isaiah 55

Let’s go back to chapter 55, shall we? To whom was this chapter written? Do you remember? Verse one tells us: The Lord says, “All you who are thirsty,…

ALL who are thirsty. No one is left out. Every person who is thirsty is invited to come and drink. Doesn’t every person experience thirst? Of course. And God, He of infinite mercy, is the supplier of water that refreshes and gives everlasting life.

He says, “Come to me and listen; listen to me so you may live.” Is your faith weak? Do you have doubt? Let me remind you that Romans 10:17 says that “faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the Word of God.” You need more faith? Then listen to the Word of God. As you listen, your faith grows. And it is faith in Jesus that brings life.

“But Steve,” you say. “That seems too easy. I know what I’ve done in my life, and I know that I have not been a good person. How can just believing be enough? Surely I have to do something to pay for the things I’ve done.”

Well did you hear what the Lord said in verse 8 of chapter 55? He said, “My thoughts are not like your thoughts. Your ways are not like my ways. Just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.”

Trying to make sense out of God’s provision is a fool’s errand. All we can do is accept it and be thankful for it.

As far as paying for our bad deeds, let’s look again at the first verse. God says, “Those of you who do not have money, come, buy and eat! Come buy wine and milk without money and without cost.”

You can’t buy forgiveness with money or with deeds. If you could, you couldn’t afford it, anyway.

Make no mistake, there was a cost, but it was borne by Jesus, because He was the only One who could pay it. And now He offers the forgiveness He bought with His blood, to you.

Verse 12 of our chapter says, “So you will go out with joy and be led out in peace. The mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees in the fields will clap their hands.”

If you are tired of the fighting and strife that is all around us, if the ugliness has worked its way into your heart and your mind, if you want the joy and the peace of God, it can be yours right now, for free, if you’ll just put your faith in this God who loves you and who gave His life for you.

Will you do it? Today is the day. Do it now. I believe there is someone listening right now who needs to hear this, and who is struggling with the decision to follow Jesus. Let me just tell you that since I decided over 50 years to ask him to forgive me and be my Lord, I have never once regretted it. Life does not become a bed of roses, but you ability to deal with the difficulties of life is made better because you will not be bearing the load alone. Jesus wants you to offload your burdens onto Him. Does that sound good? Pray with me.

Dear Jesus,

I know that I am a sinner. I have broken your commandments, and fallen short of your standard. Right now I turn from that sin and ask you to come into my life. Jesus, be my Lord, my Savior, my friend and my God. I put my faith in you and you alone, to save my from my sins. Thank you for loving me and calling me. I pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Beloved, if you prayed that prayer, and you meant it, then congratulations. You are forgiven. You are a new creation. And you are now a child of God. This is a new beginning for you. You belong to Jesus, and no one can take you from Him. The Bible says that when one sinner is saved, all Heaven rejoices. There is a party going on in Heaven right now because of your decision. This is why Jesus came to earth all those years ago.

And I have a gift for you if you prayed that prayer. It’s free. I want to send you a very special Bible called the New Believer’s Bible. It’s a New Testament that has hundreds of notes in it to help you get a great start in your walk with the Lord. The notes are written by Greg Laurie, and if you will send me an email telling me you prayed that prayer, I’ll mail it to you right away. Tell me where to send it, and it’ll be in the mail. I won’t put you on any sort of list or share your information with anyone. I just want you to have this Bible. No charge, and I’ll pay the postage. Email me at st***@li*************.com and tell me you prayed with me and you would like a copy of the New Believer’s Bible.

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Isaiah 51-55: Thirsty? (LSFAB S13E076)

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This is the Lifespring Family Audio Bible. And here’s my grandpa, the OG Godcaster, Steve Webb.

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Yesterday you heard grandchild number two. This was grandchild number one, the oldest, and I am coming to you from Riverside, California, and podcasting since 2004, yep, that’s me, grandpa, Steve Webb. This is a daily podcast. And you and I are reading the entire Bible in a year. The website is lifespringmedia.com. And this is Prophecy Friday. Our reading will be Isaiah 51 through 55. And yes, I did, just like ...

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