Daily Devotional
"Awesome Things We Did Not Expect"
What happened on that Easter Morning? There arose a Shepherd, gentle and humble in heart. One who beckons the weary, “Come to Me.” The wrath of God which had been poured out now lies silent, while Jesus says, “I will give you rest.” The Pharisee of the Law bends the knee as our Shepherd says, “My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
Death shrinks back sullenly into the darkness, defeated and disempowered, while Jesus says, “I came that you might have life!” Our Shepherd puts forth His own sheep, speaks their names and says, “Follow Me. I have green pastures for you, and quiet waters.”
While the world applauds the wise and intelligent, the Father hides the essence of all this truth from them. Then He makes it known to the least and the lowest, to infants. And the Father is well-pleased in doing so. Jesus, having laid His life down for His sheep, is granted all authority in all things by His Father. He exercises it to call and know His own sheep. Our Gentle Shepherd.
He rejoices to lead us, to love us and make Himself known to us. He is careful with the bruised reed, and the dimly burning wick. Gentle and kind, He heals the brokenhearted. He sets about to do awesome things which we do not expect, God originated, hidden things.
Death shrinks back sullenly into the darkness, defeated and disempowered, while Jesus says, “I came that you might have life!” Our Shepherd puts forth His own sheep, speaks their names and says, “Follow Me. I have green pastures for you, and quiet waters.”
While the world applauds the wise and intelligent, the Father hides the essence of all this truth from them. Then He makes it known to the least and the lowest, to infants. And the Father is well-pleased in doing so. Jesus, having laid His life down for His sheep, is granted all authority in all things by His Father. He exercises it to call and know His own sheep. Our Gentle Shepherd.
He rejoices to lead us, to love us and make Himself known to us. He is careful with the bruised reed, and the dimly burning wick. Gentle and kind, He heals the brokenhearted. He sets about to do awesome things which we do not expect, God originated, hidden things.
Isaiah 64:1-5a – "When You did awesome things which we did not expect,
You came down, the mountains quaked at Your presence.
For from days of old they have not heard or perceived by ear,
Nor has the eye seen a God besides You,
Who acts in behalf of the one who waits for Him.
You meet him who rejoices in doing righteousness,
Who remembers You in Your ways." (NASB)
You came down, the mountains quaked at Your presence.
For from days of old they have not heard or perceived by ear,
Nor has the eye seen a God besides You,
Who acts in behalf of the one who waits for Him.
You meet him who rejoices in doing righteousness,
Who remembers You in Your ways." (NASB)
He fills up our joy, and makes us fruitful branches in Him. He works on our behalf now things not heard even from days of old, things angels long to look into. He acts on behalf of all those who wait for Him. As we remember His ways, He accomplishes the kingdom through us.
And the earth, the sun, the moon and the stars, even all the nations finish their holy purpose day by day, such as was laid down before the world was. Awesome things which we never expected. The world spins its final revolution, and Jesus’ words, “It is finished,” are fulfilled!
He’s calling for you today! Go to Him. Jesus will transform your very life, even now, even again! Wait for Him, for His unexpected works. He will do them in front of you. He will do them through you. He has a personal calling, just for you, designed with your name on it!
His yoke is easy, His burden is light. Fear no more! Rejoice evermore. Walk by faith. Be filled with the Spirit. You were made and prepared for just exactly all this! Fulfill every part of His plan. He will work it in you, and through you! Awesome things, which you do not expect. Over and over!!
Rejoice and be glad. He is calling you! His favor is upon you!
Today is the day to exercise faith!
Today is the day to serve the Lord!!
Today is the day to find rest for your souls!!!
Remember Him today. He is awesome! It is finished!!
Read: Matt. 11:25-30, John 10:1-18, Psalm 23, Isaiah 64:1-5a
Sing: Gentle Shepherd, by Gloria Gaither, William J. Gaither
And the earth, the sun, the moon and the stars, even all the nations finish their holy purpose day by day, such as was laid down before the world was. Awesome things which we never expected. The world spins its final revolution, and Jesus’ words, “It is finished,” are fulfilled!
He’s calling for you today! Go to Him. Jesus will transform your very life, even now, even again! Wait for Him, for His unexpected works. He will do them in front of you. He will do them through you. He has a personal calling, just for you, designed with your name on it!
His yoke is easy, His burden is light. Fear no more! Rejoice evermore. Walk by faith. Be filled with the Spirit. You were made and prepared for just exactly all this! Fulfill every part of His plan. He will work it in you, and through you! Awesome things, which you do not expect. Over and over!!
Rejoice and be glad. He is calling you! His favor is upon you!
Today is the day to exercise faith!
Today is the day to serve the Lord!!
Today is the day to find rest for your souls!!!
Remember Him today. He is awesome! It is finished!!
Read: Matt. 11:25-30, John 10:1-18, Psalm 23, Isaiah 64:1-5a
Sing: Gentle Shepherd, by Gloria Gaither, William J. Gaither
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
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