ISAIAH 51:1, 7, 16, 22-23, 52:2, 5-6 (2026)

ISAIAH 51:1, 7, 16, 22-23, 52:2, 5-6

1 Listen to me, you who pursue justice, you who go in search of the Lord. Look to the rock from which you were hewn, to the pit from which you were quarried.
7 Hear me, you who know righteousness, you who have my law in your hearts: do not fear the reproach of others or be terrified by their mocking.
16 I have put my words in your mouth as I stretched out the heavens. When I laid the foundations of the earth, I said to Zion: “You are my people, and I have shielded you in the shadow of my hand.”
22 Thus says your Lord Yahweh, your God, defender of your people’s cause: See, I am taking out of your hand the cup of trembling; the cup of my anger— you will drink of it no more. 23 But I will put it into the hands of your tormentors, those who ordered you to bow down, that they might trample on you, while you laid your body as a pavement, as a street for them to walk on.

2 Shake the dust off yourself and rise up, O Jerusalem. Loose the bonds from your neck, O captive Daughter of Zion. 3 For thus says the Lord: You were sold for no amount, you will be redeemed without money. 5 But now, what am I doing here? says the Lord. My people have been carried off for no money and their masters make a boast of it; all day long my name is scorned. 6 Therefore my people will know my name; therefore they will know on that day that it is I who say: “Here I am!”

---- my own,

Before the end of this day, you will know that I, the Lord your God, always keep My Word. My Word is life and truth. I assured you from the beginning that I, the Alpha and the Omega, the Eternal Word of the Father, will accomplish all that I have said, and today you will rejoice and be glad. All that I have spoken to you from the beginning will come to pass today. Weeping lasted through the night, but with the dawn comes rejoicing. Pray, hope, and do not be anxious, but hold on to My Word that I have just spoken to you. You know My Name, for you are called by it. You are Mine now and always. Have faith. Believe. By the power of My Name, I will break every snare, every shackle, and when I declare you and those you love free, you are all free indeed.

MARK 6:46-52 - 2026

MARK 6:46-52

45 Immediately, Jesus obliged his disciples to get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side, toward Bethsaida, while he himself sent the crowd away. 46 And having sent the people off, he went by himself to the hillside to pray. 47 When evening came, the boat was far out on the lake, while he was alone on the land. 48 Jesus saw his disciples straining at the oars, for the wind was against them; and before daybreak he came to them, walking on the lake, and he was going to pass them by. 49 When they saw him walking on the lake, they thought it was a ghost and cried out; 50 for they all saw him and were terrified. But, at once, he called to them, “Courage! It is I; don’t be afraid!” 51 Then Jesus got into the boat with them, and the wind died down. They were completely astonished, 52 for they had not really grasped the fact of the loaves; their minds were dull.

---- my own,

Even while you are out in the world, you and those you love, I AM with you. I watch over each of you with attentive tenderness and care. You are unaware of the many dangers from which I have protected you by keeping you away from the wiles of the Enemy, who is constantly setting traps to ensnare you. You are in the boat of My Heart, and while the tempest rages all around you, I AM continually praying and interceding for you with My Father. No matter how high the waves, how rough the seas, how strong the wind that tosses you around, you will not perish. I keep you safe by the power of My Word. I, the only Mediator between My Father and you, make intercession for you without ceasing. My Father hears Me, He always hears Me. Trust in My promises rests in My Covenental love for you. When the storm is at its height, and you are terrified that you will perish, look at Me, hear Me say to you above the howling winds, "Courage! It is I, don't be afraid. I AM with you. I AM Emmanuel, the God who never leaves you. By My mighty Word and My strong arm, I will save you.