DBP Day 199 - God as Our Tower of Refuge - Year 2

July 17 Reading: Isaiah 24-27, Isaiah 29 Thank you to Mary DeMuth for sponsoring this episode of The Daily Bible Podcast with Tricia and Michelle. To get a copy of Mary's Church Hurt Checklist, visit: marydemuth.com/churchhurt 🌟 God as Our Tower of Refuge 🌟 Today's reading from Isaiah reminds us of God's incredible power and love. 🔍 Isaiah 24: The earth will be emptied and looted due to the sins of its people, but a faithful remnant will continue to praise God amidst hardship. 🔍 Isaiah 25: Even during tribulations, we must praise God. He is our refuge and fortress, swallowing up death forever and wiping away all tears. - Isaiah 25:1: “O LORD, I will honor and praise your name, for you are my God. You do such wonderful things! You planned them long ago, and now you have accomplished them.” 🔍 Isaiah 26: Perfect peace comes from trusting in the Lord, our eternal Rock. Isaiah 26:3-4: “You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the LORD always, for the LORD God is the eternal Rock.” 🔍 Isaiah 27: God’s power over Leviathan symbolizes His control over chaos and evil, protecting His people. 🔍 Isaiah 29: Though Jerusalem faces doom for its lip service, a promise of restoration remains for the humble who will find joy in the Lord. Isaiah 29:13: “These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.” Isaiah 29:19: “The humble will be filled with fresh joy from the LORD. The poor will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.” 💬 Word of the Day: Tower A strong tower was a place of refuge and safety in ancient cities. God is our strong tower, providing protection. Proverbs 18:10: “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.” How Can We Find Refuge in God? The Siege Tower: Isaiah 29:2 symbolizes God's judgment against Jerusalem. When we go against God, He will fight against us, but when we humble ourselves before Him, He fights for us. Isaiah 29:6-7: “I, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, will act for you with thunder and earthquake and great noise, with whirlwind and storm and consuming fire. All the nations fighting against Jerusalem will vanish like a dream! Those who are attacking her walls will vanish like a vision in the night.” God as a Tower of Refuge: Isaiah 25:4: “But you are a tower of refuge to the poor, O LORD, a tower of refuge to the needy in distress. You are a refuge from the storm and a shelter from the heat. For the oppressive acts of ruthless people are like a storm beating against a wall.” 🌿 Personal Takeaway: Whether in tribulation or prosperity, trust in God as your eternal Rock. Find refuge in Him and His unwavering strength and protection. #GodAsOurRefuge #Isaiah #BibleStudy #FaithJourney #SpiritualLeadership #DailyDevotion #PerfectPeace #DailyBiblePodcast