#Isaiah 45:23

[greatunstablemassofbloodandfoam]

Every week my brain chemistry gets permanently altered by a different mountain goats song

[emohorseboy]

been listening to isaiah 45:23 by the mountain goats a lot lately for uh, reasons

[hope-ful-assassin-of-zeno]

If my prayer goes unanswered, that's alright

If my path fills with darkness, and there is no sign of light

Let me praise you for the good times, let me hold your banner high

Until the hills are flattened, and the rivers all run dry

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“If my prayer goes unanswered, that’s alright. If my path fills with darkness and there’s no sign of light, let me praise you for the good times, let me hold your banner high until the hills are flattened and the rivers all run dry.”

Isaiah 45:23 by The Mountain Goats

[kingcunny]

Please give us all your Baldwin thoughts (historical or movie) really love your Vizzy T posts

haha thank youuu <3 these arent all my thoughts about baldwin but right now i cant stop thinking about the line

“when i was 16 i won a great victory. i felt in that moment i would live to be 100. now i know i shall not see 30.”

baldwin says he was diagnosed with leprosy as a boy*, so its not like at this moment he just didnt know about his disease. he knew he was sick and what his fate was. but that victory, that feeling of success, overpowered the more logical parts of his brain. and he just… forgot about the reality of his situation. at least for a little while.

and sure a 16 year old boy having an “im invincible! im gonna live forever!” moment isnt anything new. but baldwin having a moment like that after getting diagnosed with a chronic degenerative (terminal? for his time period?) disease… theres something very bittersweet to me about it. makes me wonder how long that feeling of invincibility lasted. what was it that Reminded him. brought him back down.

(*irl baldwin, while suspected of having leprosy as a child, wasnt formally diagnosed until after he became king. wether they told him about these suspicions or not he wouldve still Known there was Something Wrong.)

[jeffandcyrusgetrevenge]

religious performance art piece that’s just a front for being a mountain goats cover band

drag king act that's just a front for being a mountain goats cover band

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Abortion is Murder & Unbiblical

The Bible does not use the word abortion. How could it? The term itself as a procedure wasn't invented yet! However, the Bible does cover: 

Humanity's inherent value and rights as (uniquely among creation) made in the image of God

Murder

Child/infant murder as something abhorrent to God

Life's beginnings, indirectly (although that also has biological support) 

Legal ramifications of killing a child in the womb 

How God sees and interacts with children in the womb 

How we as His followers are meant to treat children 

What He expects us to do for the defenseless and vulnerable (i.e., the most defenseless and vulnerable human imaginable is the one in the womb) 

And how the question of following Him and His Word is what makes or breaks the difference between a Christian and someone who claims the name but is tragically unsaved  Below are some verses and some additional explication (partial credit: @glowsticks-and-jesus)  

Proverbs 31:8 

Luke 1:44 

2nd Kings 17:17 

Jeremiah 19:5 

Genesis 9:6 

Exodus 21:22-25 

Matthew 7:20 - 23 

John 15:14 

1st John 1:5-10, 2:3-6 

Exodus 20:13 

Mark 10:13-15 Leviticus 20:3-5 (https://biblehub.com/hebrew/mizzaro_2233.htm) 

Matthew 18:10, 14

Psalm 22:10

Jacob & Esau, John the Baptist, Samson, etc. 

Judges 16:17  Glowsticks-and-Jesus Collection:

"Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 'Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, and before you were born, I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.'"Jeremiah 1:4-5

"The Lord called me from the womb, from the body of my mother he named my name."Isaiah 49:1

John the Baptist leaped in Elizabeth’s womb when Mary greeted her cousin (Luke 1:39-45), an example that babies in utero are responsive human beings already aware of the outside world.

The righteous Hebrew midwives at the time of Moses pleased God by saving babies deemed unworthy of life by the authorities of their day (Ex. 1:15-21).

 As an additional note -- these references are included above, but worth a second mention -- it's plain that child sacrifice - child murder - is something that God abhors and explicitly does not command. I'd look here (https://biblehub.com/jeremiah/19-5.htm) and here (https://biblehub.com/2_kings/17-17.htm) and check out the cross-references as well. Likewise, there is direct support for laws against murder and the protection of the unborn (up to capital punishment) in the Bible (Genesis 9:6; Exodus 21:22-25  -- an additional reference here included about the common misunderstanding of the latter verses: https://www.str.org/w/what-exodus-21-22-says-about-abortion).

In summary -- it's possible (although, I believe, it does deprive its proponents of a foundational basis for the value of life) to be both secular and anti-abortion. But it is not possible for a Christian who truly understands their faith, their God, and His Word to be pro-abortion.

[siren-of-fire]

Was Bad talking about starless sky implying that he was there before the 4th day of creation? Or is he talking about different events where the light of stars were diminished?

Genesis 1:1-5 – Before the Stars Existed

"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day."

This was the creation of heavens and earth, stars, sun and moon didn't exist at this point of time.

Genesis 1:14-19 – The Creation of Stars

"And God said, ‘Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for seasons, and for days and years, and let them be lights in the expanse of the heavens to give light upon the earth.’ And it was so. And God made the two great lights—the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night—and the stars. And God set them in the expanse of the heavens to give light on the earth, to rule over the day and over the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening and there was morning, the fourth day."

This confirms that before the 4th day there were no stars in sky. And Bad being an angel who are believed to be created before earth might have been there for the starless night sky. And this event was a long while ago before any life existed on earth.

Now there are several other instances when the sky got darkened-

1. The Ninth Plague of Darkness (Exodus 10:21-23) – A supernatural darkness covered Egypt for three days. This was not just a lack of sunlight—it was complete darkness, possibly including a starless night sky.

2. The Darkness at Jesus’ Crucifixion (Matthew 27:45) - This event lasted three hours (noon to 3 PM). The darkness could have covered the entire sky, possibly obscuring the stars as well.

3. The Sixth Seal – Stars Darkened and Falling (Revelation 6:12-14) - The sun was darkened, and stars appeared to fall, suggesting a sky where their light was lost.

4. The Final Cosmic Destruction – Stars Will No Longer Shine (Isaiah 34:4, Revelation 21:23) - In the New Heaven and Earth, stars, sun, and moon will no longer be necessary, as God’s presence will be the only source of light.

(there are probably a couple I am missing but these are all i can found or remember)

I do think the starless sky means he is talking about the very very first event- the creation of stars. Later events are either light of stars getting dim, hidden or stars falling for the most part and that technically isn't a "starless" sky

[jennyfromthebes]

and I won't get better, but someday I'll be free / cause I am not this body that imprisons me

[jclovely]

WHO IS THE MESSIAH WRITTEN IN THE BOOK OF EXODUS????

NEXT MONTH IS PASSOVER, LET'S PREPARE OUR HEARTS TO CELEBRATE THE LAMB OF GOD THAT WAS SLAIN FOR OUR SINS.

ALLELUIAH TO THE LAMB OF GOD WHO TOOK AWAY ALL OUR SINS.

Amen.

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1 John 2:2 NLT 2 He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world.

[girlbloggercher]

how to read the Bible

this is in order!

1. John

2. Mark

3. Matthew

4. Luke

5. Genesis

6. Exodus

7. Leviticus

8. Numbers

9. Dueteronomy

10. Romans

11. Galatians

12. Colossians

13. Proverbs

14. Ecclesiastes

15. Job

16. 1 Peter

17. 1 Corinthians

18. 2 Corinthians

19. Ephesians

20. Philippians

21. 1 Thessalonians

22. 2 Thessalonians

23. 1 Timothy

24. 2 Timothy

25. James

26. 2 Peter

27. 1 John

28. 2 John

29. 3 John

30. Jude

31. Psalms

32. Joshua

33. Judges

34. 1 Samuel

35. 2 Samuel

36. 1 Kings

37. 2 Kings

38. 1 Chronicles

39. 2 Chronicles

40. Ezra

41. Nehemiah

42. Jeremiah

43. Lamentations

44. Ezekiel

45. Joel

46. Amos

47. Obadiah

48. Nahum

49. Habakkuk

50. Zephaniah

51. Haggai

52. Zechariah

53. Malachi

54. Micah

55. Hosea

56. Luke

57. Esther

58. Jonah

59. Song of Solomon

60. Acts

61. Titus

62. Philemon

63. Hebrew

64. Isaiah

65. Daniel

66. Revelation

[christianconversations]

YHWH-Rapha

When God called the nation of Israel out from the bondage of Egypt, He did so with miraculous signs and wonders—bringing plague after plague upon Pharaoh and the land, which rejected His sovereignty. And, this loving-care for the Israelites, did not stop with the Exodus. Every step of the long, tumultuous journey to the Promised Land was divinely overseen—food, straight from Heaven, proving God’s faithfulness to His covenant people.

This faithfulness is, forever, celebrated in the Hebrew name, “YHWH-Rapha” or the “Lord that Heals.” As Israel obeyed their Creator, He would bless them with health—not bringing upon them the plagues of Egypt.

Although, in the current dispensation, we are no longer under the Law, but under grace, God is still the “Lord that Heals.” He is ever-faithful to bind up wounds—physical, spiritual, and mental. There is nothing too hard for Him! If He chooses not to heal, we can take heart in knowing that He has our ultimate good, in mind, and offers us His strength and matchless comfort.

*An important note: in each age of human history, it is not possible to, always, judge an individual’s personal afflictions, by the gauge of retribution; for, the LORD gives and takes away, in accordance with His will, mercy, and wisdom. It is, therefore, of utmost importance, that struggles be taken to our YHWH-Rapha, in prayer—Who, alone, is able to answer, guide, and heal.

➡️ Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Isaiah 40:29-31, Exodus 15:26, Psalm 78:23-25, Job 1:20-21, Matthew 5:45

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

Daily Light on the Daily Path by Samuel Bagster

Daily Reading for April 24th

Genesis 21:1 Then the LORD took note of Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah as He had promised.

Psalm 62:8 Trust in Him at all times, O people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah.

1 Samuel 30:6 Moreover David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, for all the people were embittered, each one because of his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God.

Genesis 50:24 Joseph said to his brothers, "I am about to die, but God will surely take care of you and bring you up from this land to the land which He promised on oath to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob."

Acts 7:34,36 'I HAVE CERTAINLY SEEN THE OPPRESSION OF MY PEOPLE IN EGYPT AND HAVE HEARD THEIR GROANS, AND I HAVE COME DOWN TO RESCUE THEM; COME NOW, AND I WILL SEND YOU TO EGYPT.' • "This man led them out, performing wonders and signs in the land of Egypt and in the Red Sea and in the wilderness for forty years.

Joshua 21:45 Not one of the good promises which the LORD had made to the house of Israel failed; all came to pass.

Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful;

Numbers 23:19 "God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent; Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?

Matthew 24:35 "Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away.

Isaiah 40:8 The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.

[malaisequotes]

“Let every knee be bent, and every tongue confess.”

Isaiah 45:23 by The Mountain Goats

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Daily Scripture Readings and Lives of the Saints for Wednesday, April 09, 2025

Strict Fast

Feasts and Saints celebrated today:

The Holy Martyr Eupsychius of Caesarea

Raphael, Nicholas, Irene, & Olympias of Mytilene

Vadim the Righteous of Persia

Readings for today:

Isaiah 58:1-11

Genesis 43:26-31; 45:1-16

Proverbs 21:23-22:4

The Holy Martyr Eupsychius of Caesarea

Reading from the Synaxarion:

This holy Martyr was from the parts of Cappadocia, and lived a blameless life with his wife. During the reign of Julian the Apostate, this blessed one was filled with divine zeal and, with other Christians, destroyed the pagan temple dedicated to Fortune. Because of this he received the crown of martyrdom by beheading in the year 362.

Apolytikion of Martyr Eupsychius in the Fourth Tone

Thy Martyr, O Lord, in his courageous contest for Thee received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since he possessed Thy strength, he cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by his prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.

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Apolytikion of Martyr Eupsychius (c) Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, MA

Raphael, Nicholas, Irene, & Olympias of Mytilene

Reading from the Synaxarion:

For more on these saints, see Renewal (Bright) Tuesday.

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Prayer Before Reading Scripture

Shine within our hearts, loving Master, the pure light of Your divine knowledge and open the eyes of our minds that we may comprehend the message of Your Gospel. Instill in us also reverence for Your blessed commandments, so that having conquered all sinful desires, we may pursue a spiritual life, thinking and doing all those things that are pleasing to You. For You, Christ our God, are the light of our souls and bodies, and to You we give glory together with Your Father who is without beginning and Your all holy, good, and life giving Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen.

Old Testament Reading

The Reading is from Isaiah 58:1-11

Thus says the LORD: "Cry aloud, spare not, lift up your voice like a trumpet; declare to my people their transgression, to the house of Jacob their sins. Yet they seek me daily, and delight to know my ways, as if they were a nation that did righteousness and did not forsake the ordinance of their God; they ask of me righteous judgments, they delight to draw near to God. 'Why have we fasted, and thou seest it not? Why have we humbled ourselves, and thou takest no knowledge of it?' Behold, in the day of your fast you seek your own pleasure, and oppress all your workers. Behold, you fast only to quarrel and to fight and to hit with wicked fist. Fasting like yours this day will not make your voice to be heard on high. Is such the fast that I choose, a day for a man to humble himself? Is it to bow down his head like a rush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? Will you call this a fast, and a day acceptable to the LORD?

"Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him, and not to hide yourself from your own flesh? Then shall your light break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up speedily; your righteousness shall go before you, the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard. Then you shall call, and the LORD will answer; you shall cry, and he will say, "Here I am."

"If you take away from the midst of you the yoke, the pointing of the finger, and speaking wickedness, if you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday. And the LORD will guide you continually, and satisfy your desire with good things, and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a sprin g of water, whose waters fail not.

Old Testament Reading

The Reading is from Genesis 43:26-31; 45:1-16

When Joseph came home, they brought into the house to him the present which they had with them, and bowed down to him to the ground. And he inquired about their welfare, and said, "Is your father well, the old man of whom you spoke? Is he still alive?" They said, "Your servant our father is well, he is still alive." And they bowed their heads and made obeisance. And he lifted up his eyes, and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, "Is this your youngest brother, of whom you spoke to me? God be gracious to you, my son!" Then Joseph made haste, for his heart yearned for his brother, and he sought a place to weep. And he entered his chamber and wept there. Then he washed his face and came out; and controlling himself he said, "Let food be served."

(Chapter 45:1-16) Then Joseph could not control himself before all those who stood by him; and he cried, "Make every one go out from me." So no one stayed with him when Joseph made himself known to his brothers. And he wept aloud, so that the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard it. And Joseph said to his brothers, "I am Joseph; is my father still alive?" But his brothers could not answer him, for they were dismayed at his presence. So Joseph said to his brothers, "Come near to me, I pray you." And they came near. And he said, "I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt. And now do not be distressed, or angry with yourselves, because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life. For the famine has been in the land these two years; and there are yet five years in which there will be neither plowing nor harvest. And God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant on earth, and to keep alive for you many survivors. So it was not you who sent me here, but God; and he has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house and ruler over all the land of Egypt. Make haste and go up to my father and say to him, 'Thus says your son Joseph , God has made me lord of all Egypt; come down to me, do not tarry; you shall dwell in the land of Goshen, and you shall be near me, you and your children and your children's children, and your flocks, your herds, and all that you have; and there I will provide for you, for there are yet five years of famine to come; lest you and your household, and all that you have, come to poverty.' And now your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see, that it is my mouth that speaks to you. You must tell my father of all my splendor in Egypt, and of all that you have seen. Make haste and bring my father down here." Then he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck. And he kissed all his brothers and wept upon them; and after that his brothers talked with him. When the report was heard in Pharaoh's house, "Joseph's brothers have come," it pleased Pharaoh and his servants well.

Old Testament Reading

The Reading is from Proverbs 21:23-22:4

He who keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble. "Scoffer" is the name of the proud, haughty man who acts with arrogant pride. The desire of the sluggard kills him for his hands refuse to labor. All day long the wicked covets, but the righteous gives and does not hold back. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent. A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears will endure. A wicked man puts on a bold face, but an upright man considers his ways. No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel, can avail against the LORD. The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD. A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold. The rich and the poor meet together; the LORD is the maker of them all. A prudent man sees danger and hides himself; but the simple go on, and suffer for it. The reward for humility and fear of the LORD is riches and honor and life.

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Tracklist:

1 Samuel 15:23 • Psalms 40:2 • Genesis 3:23 • Philippians 3:20-21 • Hebrews 11:40 • Genesis 30:3 • Romans 10:9 • 1 John 4:16 • Matthew 25:21 • Deuteronomy 2:10 • Isaiah 45:23 • Ezekiel 7 and the Permanent Efficacy of Grace

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