Sunday, August 16, 2020

Instead



Instead of the thorn shall come up the cypress;
instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle;
and it shall make a name for the Lord,
an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.

Isaiah 55:13


Sometimes we expect one thing, but get another.


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33 comments:

  1. DebraAugust 16, 2020 at 9:04 AM

    Isaiah is one of my favorite books in the Bible. I read it more than any other I think. This whole chapter is amazing.

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  2. Ginny HartzlerAugust 16, 2020 at 9:58 AM

    A conforting post!

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  3. 21 WitsAugust 16, 2020 at 12:30 PM

    It does seem to be that way doesn't it. Sometimes it's actually for the better in many cases.

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  4. R's RueAugust 16, 2020 at 12:41 PM

    Amen

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  5. IngerAugust 16, 2020 at 1:18 PM

    This is the second quote from Isiah today. One cannot get enough. Thank you.

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  6. David C BrownAugust 16, 2020 at 2:44 PM

    "Sometimes we expect one thing, but get another" - " far exceedingly above all which we ask or think", Ephesians 3: 20.

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  7. FrikoAugust 16, 2020 at 3:26 PM

    Working in God’s garden fills us with hope.

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  8. MariAugust 16, 2020 at 5:21 PM

    A reminder that God is in control and his way is not ours! And - His way is the best way.

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  9. ellen b.August 16, 2020 at 5:37 PM

    Must keep our expectations in check. :)

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    1. SandiAugust 16, 2020 at 5:47 PM

      Hmm...this seems to suggest otherwise! 😂

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  10. gretchenjoannaAugust 16, 2020 at 9:04 PM

    We don't always appreciate His gifts as gifts, but in the end we will get our perspective all straightened out.

    Thank you for this good reminder!

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  11. shayndelAugust 17, 2020 at 1:29 AM

    Amen!! Praise God! His ways are not our ways and His thoughts are not our thoughts!! He is good and His lovingkindness endures forever!💛

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  12. Graça PiresAugust 17, 2020 at 5:15 AM

    Assim seja.
    Uma boa semana com muita saúde.
    Um beijo.

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  13. AmeliaAugust 17, 2020 at 10:58 AM

    Amen. He is moved by our prayers as well. : )

    He can do infinitely more then we would ever, ever think!

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  14. BrendaAugust 17, 2020 at 11:46 AM

    Hi Sandi,
    we know not what tomorrow brings, but the Lord does.

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  15. R's RueAugust 17, 2020 at 5:09 PM

    Amen

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  16. Pamela M. SteinerAugust 17, 2020 at 7:55 PM

    That is so true, but God always knows best!! Amen?

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  17. AnitaAugust 17, 2020 at 8:56 PM

    I dont know anyhing about Isaiah
    But I know God gives me what I need and want.Always
    Nice words from the Bible Sandi❤

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  18. Victor S E MoubarakAugust 18, 2020 at 9:22 AM

    Amen.

    God bless.

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  19. Elephant's ChildAugust 18, 2020 at 4:38 PM

    And often the unexpected is closer to what we need than the things we want.

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  20. Hena TayebAugust 18, 2020 at 5:17 PM

    All we can do is have faith.

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  21. Marilyn @ MountainTopSpiceAugust 19, 2020 at 2:46 PM

    God's ways are not our ways, but HE does answer our prayers... but in His own way and time... and most often a surprise!

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  22. Geoff MaritzAugust 19, 2020 at 3:31 PM

    Anything you ask in my I will do. Jesus' words. Be careful of what you ask for, you may just get it.
    Blessings from Geoff in Johannesburg South Africa.

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  23. ashokAugust 19, 2020 at 11:56 PM

    Very true

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  24. Aritha V. August 20, 2020 at 8:47 AM

    Goodmorning, you! That is a nice message!

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  25. Lowcarb team memberAugust 21, 2020 at 8:21 PM

    Amen

    All the best Jan

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  26. Fundy BlueAugust 24, 2020 at 10:23 PM

    A positive take on myrtle! Thanks, Sandi. I've tried to like my first name, but i just haven't gotten there yet. All the best to you!

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  27. BetsySeptember 14, 2020 at 11:55 PM

    We are often surprised by what happens when it's not what we expect. But God is never surprised. I want to learn to accept whatever He designs as best for me. I want what I want way too often. I'm working on it!
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  28. eileeninmdSeptember 20, 2020 at 1:03 PM

    Amen!

    Take care, enjoy your day!
    Have a great new week!

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