Word
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
Isaiah 55:8-9
Daily Devotional
God's thoughts are higher than our thoughts, and His ways higher than our ways. When we read His Word, our minds are filled with His wisdom and truth, shaping our thoughts and our ways.
Psalm 119 affirms this, with the psalmist writing, 'I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.' Other translations render 'hidden' as 'treasured' or 'stored up,' teaching us that when we meditate on the Word of God daily, we make a practice of storing truth in our hearts so that we may learn to obey His Word and walk in righteousness.
Scriptures for Today
As you read today's Scriptures, read slowly and attentively, allowing the Holy Spirit to speak to you as you meditate on His Word.
Isaiah 55:8-13
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. Instead of the thornbush will grow the juniper, and instead of briers the myrtle will grow. This will be for the Lord’s renown, for an everlasting sign, that will endure forever.”
Worship
Prayer
Lord, Your Word is powerful and effective; it accomplishes the purpose for which You sent it, nourishing me and transforming me to live according to Your ways. As I read Your Word, help my mind to be filled with Your thoughts and ways, and help my heart to hide Your Word in my heart.
Listen & Obey
Spend two minutes in silent, listening prayer. Write down what you sense the Holy Spirit speaking to you. Here are some prompts to assist you:
- Lord, what do You want to speak to me from these passages of Scripture as I start my day?
- How do You want me to apply this truth today?
- Who do I need to share this with today?