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The Everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth Does not become weary or tired. His understanding is inscrutable. He gives strength to the weary, And to him who lacks might He increases power. Though youths grow weary and tired, And vigorous young men stumble badly, Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary. (Isaiah 40:28-31 NASB) |
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During these tumultuous times, the body of Christ is in need of stability and purpose. Wonderfully, the Lord has provided exactly the wisdom and guidance we need – in the book of Isaiah. Thanks to God and His Word, Isaiah thrived through an amazingly roller-coaster-like period of political, religious, military, and economic highs & lows. Studying Isaiah, we can gain the same strength he found. We, too, can mount up with wings like eagles. To that end, you and I will spend this summer studying parts of the brilliant book of Isaiah. Please prayerfully prepare yourself for the sermons and Bible studies that will flow from Isaiah. In particular, I recommend we start reading the book, pray for open hearts, and prepare ourselves for powerful, raw truth that encourages authentically. As Dr. Gilbert Guffin wrote a generation ago:
God bless, Wayne
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