Isaiah 46 - Praying God's Word

Please read Isaiah 46.

Meditate on verses 9 and 10.

Remember the former things long past,

for I am God, and there is no other;

I am God, and there is no one like Me,

declaring the end from the beginning,

and from ancient times things which have not been done,

saying, “My purpose will be established,

and I will accomplish all My good pleasure.”

In Isaiah 46, God challenges you to examine your life and determine what you are trusting to save and deliver you. Isaiah 46:1 names two idols, Bel and Nebo. Bel was the main deity of the Babylonians, and Nebo was the god of learning, writing, and astronomy. People hoped these idols would rescue them from their burdens.

What are you investing time, money, and energy into hoping it will rescue you and bring you relief? God says to you, “Listen to Me! You have been borne by Me from birth and have been carried from the womb; even to your old age; I will be the same, and even to your graying years, I will bear you. I have done it, and I will carry you; and I will bear you, and I will deliver you” (Isaiah 46:3-4).

Deliverance comes when you acknowledge your total dependence on Almighty God. Relief comes when you humbly return to the only One who can save and rescue you.

Pray Isaiah 46:12-13 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

 “LORD, please help __________ and me

 stop being stubborn-minded

and far from righteousness and listen to You. 

Bring us near to Your righteousness, salvation, and glory.

In Your name, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell

Isaiah 45 - Praying God's Word

Please read Isaiah 45.

Meditate on verse 5.

I am the LORD, and there is no other;

besides Me there is no God.

God talked to Cyrus in this chapter. The LORD told Cyrus He called him by name. Anything Cyrus had, God gave to him. The things Cyrus did were because the LORD took Cyrus by the right hand to do what God desired.

The LORD had Isaiah pen these words concerning King Cyrus the Great of Persia 175 years before Cyrus was born. Cyrus conquered Babylon where the Israelites were in exile for 70 years. He issued the decree for the Israelites to return to Israel and rebuild the temple (2 Chronicles 36:22-23). Cyrus, the great pagan king of Persia, who did not know God (Isaiah 45:4), was an instrument in the hand of The Almighty.

As a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7), pray Isaiah 45:21- 24 over those who need to bow the knee to Almighty God.

“You are the LORD. 

There is no God besides You. 

You are a righteous God and a Savior;

there is none except You. 

Please let __________ turn to You,

for You are God, and there is no other. 

Your Word has gone forth from Your mouth

in righteousness and will not turn back. 

Let ___________ bow their knee and swear allegiance to you. 

Let them say, ‘Only in the LORD are righteousness and strength.’

In Your name, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell

Isaiah 44 ~ Praying God's Word

Please read Isaiah 44.

Meditate on verses 6 and 8.

Thus says the LORD, the King of Israel

and his Redeemer, the LORD of hosts:

“I am the first and I am the last,

and there is no God besides Me.

Do not tremble and do not be afraid.

Have I not long since announced it to you and declared it?

And you are My witnesses.

Is there any God besides Me, or is there any other Rock?

I know of none.”

Isaiah 44:9-20 talks about the foolishness and irrationality of trusting in idols, of putting your hope in anyone or anything besides Almighty God. A deceived heart turns you aside from trusting in the LORD. You think you can deliver yourself. You do not recognize what you are holding onto is a lie in your right hand (Isaiah 44:20). The only thing that should be in your right hand is the LORD’s hand: “For I am the LORD your God, who upholds your right hand, Who says to you, ‘Do not fear; I will help you’” (Isaiah 41:13).

Pray the promises of Isaiah 44:3-5 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, please pour out these promises on _______ and me today.

‘I will pour out water on the thirsty land and streams on the dry ground.

I will pour out My Spirit on your offspring

and My blessing on your descendants, and they will

spring up among the grass like poplars by streams of water.

This one will say, “’I am the LORD’s;’”

and that one will call on the name of Jacob;

and another will write on his hand, “’Belonging to the LORD,’”

And will name Israel’s name with honor.’

In Your name, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell

Isaiah 43 - Praying God's Word

Read Isaiah 43.

Meditate on verse 25.

I, even I, am the One who

wipes out your transgressions

 for My own sake,

and I will not remember your sins.

There are amazing verses in this chapter about who God is. He is the LORD. There is no Savior besides Him. Even from eternity, He is God. None can deliver out of His hand. He acts and who can reverse it? He is your Redeemer, your Holy One, your Creator, your King (Isaiah 43:11-15).

Meditate on these truths. Enjoy worshipping and praising your LORD.

Pray Isaiah 43:11-15, 21, and 25 as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, You formed _________ and me for Yourself.

We will declare Your praise.

Thank You for wiping out our transgressions for Your own sake

and for not remembering our sins.

You are:

God

LORD

Savior

Redeemer

Holy One

Creator

King

You are Jesus in whose name I pray~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL  ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell

Isaiah 42 ~ Praying God's Word

Please read Isaiah 42.

Meditate on verses 8-9.

I am the LORD; that is My name;

I will not give My glory to another;

nor My praise to graven images.

Behold, the former things have come to pass.

Now I declare new things;

Before they spring forth, I proclaim them to you.

This chapter begins with prophecies of the LORD’s servant coming and establishing justice on the earth. This servant would be a covenant to the people and a light to the nations. Jesus fulfilled these prophecies. In Him, everything you need is accomplished and provided.

The LORD addressed Israel and others who were spiritually blind and deaf. He was searching for people who would observe, hear, and heed His Words. Are you paying attention to God? Ask Him to give you ears to hear and eyes to see.

Pray Isaiah 42:16 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, lead blind _________ and me

by a way we do not know;

in paths we do not know, guide us. 

Make darkness into light before us

and rugged places into plains. 

Thank You that You do not leave us undone.

For the sake of Your glory and praise, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell

Isaiah 41 - Praying God's Word

Please read Isaiah 41.

Meditate on verse 10.

Do not fear,

for I am with you;

Do not anxiously look about you,

for I am your God.

Isaiah has 66 chapters like there are 66 books in the Bible. The fortieth chapter of Isaiah begins with these words, “‘Comfort, O comfort My people,’ says your God.”

The fortieth book of the Bible is Matthew. Matthew begins with these words, “The record of the genealogy of Jesus, the Messiah.”

The remainder of Isaiah talks about the coming salvation of the LORD. The LORD promised the Messiah would come in Isaiah. God keeps His Word.

Isaiah 41:10-13 contains more promises from God. Pray these verses over a situation where you or someone you stand guard for as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7) needs the LORD’s help.

“LORD, I believe You when You tell me these words:


‘Do not fear, for I am with you;


Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God.


I will strengthen you, surely I will help you,


surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

 Behold all those who are angered at you


will be shamed and dishonored;


those who contend with you will be as nothing and will perish.

You will seek those who quarrel with you, but will not find them.

Those who war with you will be as nothing and non-existent.

 For I am the LORD your God who upholds your right hand,

who says to you, “Do not fear; I will help you.”’

Thank You, Father, in the name of Jesus~”

Author’s Note (from Marsha):  I prayed these verses everyday when my husband was in Iraq. They brought me much comfort, and God was faithful to bring them to pass.

The WATCHMAN on the WALL ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell

Isaiah 40 ~ Praying God's Word

Please read Isaiah 40.

Meditate on verse 31.

Yet those who wait for the LORD will gain new strength;

They will mount up with wings like eagles;

they will run and not get tired;

they will walk and not become weary.

Have you ever watched an eagle soar? These powerful birds do not soar on their own strength; they spread their wings and ride thermals upward. They don’t have to beat their wings; they effortlessly lift heavenward as they trust in another source of power instead of their own. What a perfect comparison God gives you! Honestly, you are not going to accomplish anything on your own strength, but when you soar on the strength of the Creator of the universe and the Resurrector of the dead, you can do all things through Christ who gives you strength (Philippians 4:13).

Pray Isaiah 40:31 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, let _________ and me wait for You. 

Thank You that as we do, we will gain new strength;

we will mount up with wings like eagles;

we will run and not get tired;

we will walk and not become weary.

In Your strong name, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell