Illustrations from Isaiah
157 illustrations referencing Isaiah
When Joy - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content The story of Maria illustrates how joy transforms lives through faith.
A Story of Love - Story
A story related to this content Just as a foundation supporting a building, love teaches us that perseverance leads to transformation.
Susanna Wesley's Waiting - Wesleyan (Isaiah 40:31)
Susanna Wesley had 19 children; nine died in infancy. Her husband was often absent, sometimes imprisoned for debt. Her home burned down twice. Through it all, she spent two hours daily in prayer and personally educated each child. She waited on the Lord through decades of hardship. The fruit?...
Charles Spurgeon's Depression - Baptist (Isaiah 40:31)
Charles Spurgeon, one of history's greatest preachers, battled severe depression his entire ministry. He sometimes couldn't preach for weeks. Yet he returned—again and again. "I have learned to kiss t...
George Herbert's Waiting in the Country Parish - Anglican (Isaiah 40:31)
George Herbert gave up a promising career at Cambridge to become a country parson in tiny Bemerton. Some saw it as a waste of his talents. For three years until his death at 39, he served an obscure f...
The Upper Room's Ten Days - Pentecostal (Isaiah 40:31)
After Jesus ascended, He told the disciples to WAIT in Jerusalem for the Spirit. They waited 10 days—praying, worshipping, expecting. Then Pentecost exploded. The waiting wasn't passive; it was pregna...
When Faithfulness - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In times of trial, we see how faithfulness provides favor to those who serve.
The Amish Practice of Gelassenheit - Anabaptist (Isaiah 40:31)
The Amish practice "Gelassenheit"—a German word meaning surrender, yieldedness, letting go. It's waiting on God by releasing control. When technology offers faster solutions, they wait. When culture p...
The Power of Peace - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content The story of Matthew illustrates how peace transforms lives through grace.
A Story of Compassion - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content The story of Sarah illustrates how compassion transforms lives through love.
When Love - Story
A story related to this content Just as a lamp lighting the path, love teaches us that obedience leads to growth.
Mother Teresa's Dark Night - Catholic (Isaiah 40:31)
After Mother Teresa's death, her letters revealed something shocking: for nearly 50 years, she experienced spiritual darkness—feeling abandoned by God, unable to sense His presence. Yet she kept servi...
When Redemption - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept The story of James illustrates how redemption transforms lives through faith.
The Power of Joy - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content Just as a compass pointing north, joy teaches us that trust leads to victory.
When Kindness - Story
A story related to this content The example of Deborah shows that kindness is not about perfection but about faith.
A Story of Humility - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content Like a anchor holding steady, humility requires pray to see {result}.
A Story of Patience - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle Just as a bridge connecting two shores, patience teaches us that patience leads to victory.
The Example of Patience - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content In periods of growth, we see how patience provides peace to those who love.
The Power of Faithfulness - Story
A story related to this content The story of John illustrates how faithfulness transforms lives through faith.
A Story of Faithfulness - Story
A story related to this content Just as a foundation supporting a building, faithfulness teaches us that trust leads to victory.
A Story of Love - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content Just as a foundation supporting a building, love teaches us that perseverance leads to transformation.
The Spirituals' Waiting Songs - Black Church (Isaiah 40:31)
Enslaved African Americans sang "My Lord, What a Morning" and "Soon and Very Soon"—songs of waiting. They waited for freedom that didn't come in their lifetimes. But the waiting wasn't resignation; it...
When Compassion - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content Just as a compass pointing north, compassion teaches us that obedience leads to transformation.
The Power of Gentleness - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. The story of Hannah illustrates how gentleness transforms lives through faith. Supporting quote: "[Relevant quote that supports this principl...