Today's Verse: Isaiah 55:6

Sunday, October 5, 1958

Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near.
— Isaiah 55:6

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

In truth, God is always close to those who genuinely seek after him. The real problem is that we drift away from him, lose interest, and leave his presence. So let's seek him and receive his grace and his help while we recognize that he alone is the one who truly saves.

My Prayer...

Father, I seek you with all my heart. While I seek to know about you through your Word, I long to know you and be known by you as a tender father knows his child and as a child feels complete trust toward his tender father. Father, not only be my God, but also be real to me in ways that transcend explanation. Help me to sense your nearness and to know your presence. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

3 Related Resources by Heartlight

Give Him a Call
Illustration of Isaiah 55:6
Inspirational illustration of Isaiah 55:6 -- Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near.
When I Am Afraid
Article by
I’m thankful for the way the Lord teaches me about his character through the pitter patter of those little feet. Jordan Harrell reminds us of the comfort we find in the times of our darkness are tied to the amount of time we have sought to have a path to the Father when we are in the light.
The Lord is Near: Longing
Article by Phil Ware
We are not alone in longing to know that the presence of the Lord is with us! Phil Ware begins a series called the Lord is near and reminds us that the Lord is close and we have a right to long to know his presence is real and is near.

Illustration

Illustration of Isaiah 55:6 — Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near.

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Sunday, October 5, 1958

Morning & Evening
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
Evening Thought: John 17:24
"O death! why dost thou touch the tree beneath whose spreading branches weariness hath rest? Why dost thou snatch away the excellent of the earth, in....."
Unstoppable!
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
'The Power and Importance of Delegation'
"[The Twelve said,] "And so, brothers, select seven men who are well respected and are full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will give them this..."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'Sunrise to Sunset' (Ps. 65:8)
"Those who live at the ends of the earth stand in awe of your wonders. From where the sun rises to where it sets, you inspire shouts of joy."
A Year with Jesus
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
'The Gathering Storm'
"Dear Disciple, If you have been following along with My story in the gospels, you know that I am headed for Jerusalem. You also know that I am on a....."

About This Devotional

Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

More Today's Verse