Day 113 Bible Readings for April 25 - Isaiah 18:7 (NLT)

Isaiah 18-22, Psalms 113

Isaiah 18:7 (NLT)

“At that time the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will receive gifts from this land divided by rivers, from this tall, smooth-skinned people, who are feared far and wide for their conquests and destruction. They will bring the gifts to Jerusalem, where the Lord of Heaven’s Armies dwells.”

In Isaiah 18:7, the prophet speaks of a future time when people from Ethiopia will bring offerings to the Lord and worship Him at Mount Zion. This verse points to a widening of God’s reach beyond Israel to the nations.

A Bible commentary I read connected this passage to the account in Acts 8, when an angel of the Lord sent Philip the Evangelist to the desert road between Jerusalem and Gaza. There, Philip met an Ethiopian official, a treasurer serving the queen. After explaining the Scriptures to him, Philip baptized him, and the man went on his way rejoicing.

Over time, the message of Christ continued to spread in Ethiopia. Christianity became deeply rooted there, and it remains one of the primary religions in the country today. This reflects how God’s promise to draw nations to Himself has unfolded across history.

This verse reminds me that the Lord is sovereign over all nations. His plans are not limited by geography or time. What He speaks through His prophets comes to pass, even if the fulfillment unfolds over generations.

When I read this verse, I am encouraged by the faithfulness of the Lord. Isaiah spoke these words long before their fulfillment began to take shape, yet God was already at work preparing the way. It reminds me that even when I cannot see how a promise will be fulfilled, I can trust that God is moving beyond what I can see.

If this verse resonates with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One whose promises we can depend on — this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.

Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen. 

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.

Day 112 Bible Readings - Isaiah 16:4-5 (NLT)

Isaiah 13-17, Psalms 112

Isaiah 16:4-5 (NLT)

“‘Let our refugees stay among you. Hide them from our enemies until the terror is past.’ When oppression and destruction have ended and enemy raiders have disappeared, then God will establish one of David’s descendants as king. He will rule with mercy and truth. He will always do what is just and be eager to do what is right.”

In Isaiah 16:4–5, the prophet speaks about a future time when a righteous ruler from David’s line will reign with mercy and truth. The passage also calls for Moab to offer refuge to those who are fleeing oppression.

Moab has a complex relationship with Israel. The Moabites were descended from Lot, Abraham’s nephew, and at times were enemies of Israel, yet there were also deep connections—such as Ruth, David’s great-grandmother, who was a Moabite. This background makes the call for refuge and mercy in this passage especially meaningful.

These verses point to the Lord’s ongoing faithfulness to His covenant with David. They reflect the promise that a righteous King would come from David’s line and establish a kingdom marked by justice, compassion, and truth. Many see in this a foreshadowing of Jesus Christ and His ultimate reign.

These verses remind me that the Lord’s plan unfolds across generations and through unexpected people and places. Even in situations that seem complicated or distant from Him, Father0God is still working to bring about His purposes.

When I read this passage, I am encouraged by the reminder that Father-God is sovereign and faithful. His promises are not forgotten, and His plans are always moving forward, even when we cannot fully see how everything fits together.

If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who fulfills Father-God’s promises and reigns with mercy and truth — this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.

Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.

Day 111 Bible Readings for April 23 - Isaiah 11:1-2 (NLT)

Isaiah 9-12, Psalms 111

Isaiah 11:1-2 (NLT)

“Out of the stump of David’s family will grow a shoot—yes, a new Branch bearing fruit from the old root. And the Spirit of the Lord will rest on him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.”

In Isaiah 11:1–2, we see another prophecy pointing to the coming of Jesus Christ. Isaiah speaks of a descendant from the line of Jesse, the father of King David, who will be filled with the Spirit of the Lord. This “shoot” from what seemed like a cut-down tree shows that God’s promise would continue, even when it appeared that the line had been reduced.

Isaiah describes the Spirit resting on Him in a full and complete way: the Spirit of the Lord, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, and the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. These qualities reveal the character of Christ and the fullness of God’s presence in Him.

These verses may not be as commonly quoted as other prophecies about Jesus, but they show us how He lived. When Jesus began His ministry—after His baptism by John the Baptist—He demonstrated wisdom, understanding, and compassion. He gave wise counsel, showed strength in the face of opposition, and lived in complete reverence and obedience to the Father.

These verses also remind me that, as a follower of Jesus Christ, I am invited to walk in the guidance of the Holy Spirit. While I do not carry these qualities in the same fullness as Christ, I can grow in them as I listen to and follow the Spirit’s leading. The same Spirit that rested on Christ is at work in the lives of believers, shaping us to reflect His character more and more.

If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who fills us with His Spirit and shapes us to reflect Him — this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.

Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.

Day 110 Bible Readings - Isaiah 7:13-14 (NLT)

Isaiah 5-8, Psalm 110

Isaiah 7:13-14 (NLT)

“Then Isaiah said, ‘Listen well, you royal family of David! Isn’t it enough to exhaust human patience? Must you exhaust the patience of my God as well? All right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’).’”

In Isaiah 7:13–14, we read one of the most well-known prophecies about the birth of Jesus Christ in the Old Testament. The prophet Isaiah speaks to King Ahaz, who had refused to ask the Lord for a confirming sign. Ahaz did not truly trust in the Lord and preferred to rely on political alliances instead of God’s guidance.

Despite Ahaz’s lack of faith, Isaiah declares that the Lord Himself will give a sign: a child will be born, and He will be called Immanuel, meaning “God with us.” This prophecy points forward to the coming of Jesus Christ and shows that God had not forgotten His covenant promise to David.

These verses remind me that God’s plans are not dependent on human faithfulness alone. Even when people turn away or choose their own solutions, the Lord continues to work out His purposes. His plans extend far beyond a single moment and reach across generations.

I love reading these prophecies because they reveal that God has a long-range plan for the world and for His people. They remind me that each life has meaning within that larger story. Even though we cannot always see the full impact of our lives, the Lord knows our place in His plan.

When I read these verses, I am encouraged to align myself with the Lord’s will. He knew us before we were born and understands the role we can play in His purposes. Trusting Him means choosing His way, even when it is not immediately clear.

If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who fulfills God’s promises and invites us into His greater plan — this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.

Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.