War, politics, lies, betrayal, the murdering of innocents, our young men and women in uniform dying on a battle field via men of power; takeovers of nations, sin abounding, the church asleep or complacent for the most part; the gospel diluted, and do we even notice? Through all that is going on...
Thursday, September 15, 2016, 7:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 16 (ESV). Then, the Lord reminded me of something which took place in my life 12 years ago, at this time of year. He reminded me of how...
Wednesday, September 14, 2016, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Love Lifted Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 15:1-4 (ESV).
Then I saw another sign in heaven, great and amazing, seven angels with seven plagues, which are the last, for with them the...
Tuesday, August 30, 2016, 7:17 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, Lead Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jude 1 (Select vv. ESV).
Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James,
To those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ...
Monday, August 29, 2016, 4:53 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “It Is Well.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 3 John 1:1-12 (ESV).
Well with My Soul (vv. 1-4)
The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth.
Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you...
Tuesday, August 9, 2016, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 1:19-27 (ESV).
Slow to Anger (vv. 19-21)
This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; for the...
Tuesday, June 14, 2016, 5:15 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Forever with Us.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Galatians 5:1-15 (ESV).
For Freedom (v. 1)
For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.
In context...
Monday, May 9, 2016, 8:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 16 (select vv. NASB).
Servants of the Lord (vv. 1-5a)
I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea; that you...
Wednesday, March 2, 2016, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, to Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Luke 20:20-26 (ESV).
So they watched him and sent spies, who pretended to be sincere, that they might catch him in something he said, so as to deliver him...
Wednesday, February 10, 2016, 12:08 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Only in Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Mark 14:17-31 (ESV).
The Betrayer (vv. 17-21)
And when it was evening, he came with the twelve. And as they were reclining at table and eating, Jesus said...
Thursday, February 4, 2016, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Weary of Heart.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Mark 11:15-18 (ESV).
And they came to Jerusalem. And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who sold and those who bought in the temple, and he...
Monday, January 25, 2016, 7:17 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Weary of Heart.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 28 (NASB).
Go and Tell (vv. 1-10)
Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came...
Sunday, January 17, 2016, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “You Raise Me Up.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 22:15-22 (NASB).
Then the Pharisees went and plotted together how they might trap Him in what He said. And they sent their disciples to Him, along...
Monday, January 11, 2016, 5:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I will Lift my Eyes.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 20:29-34 (NASB).
As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed Him. And two blind men sitting by the road, hearing that Jesus was passing...
Thursday, January 7, 2016, 11:21 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Do Not Fear.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 18:1-9 (NASB).
Become Like Children (vv. 1-6)
At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” And...
Sunday, January 3, 2016, 1:50 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, What Joy!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 15:1-20 (NASB).
Tradition vs. The Word (vv. 1-6)
Then some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, “Why do Your disciples break the...
Saturday, December 12, 2015, 6:37 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Jesus, Rescue Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 4:12-17 (NASB).
Now when Jesus heard that John had been taken into custody, He withdrew into Galilee; and leaving Nazareth, He came and settled...
Thursday, December 10, 2015, 10:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “As the Deer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 4:8-11 (NASB).
As the Deer / Martin J. Nystrom
Based off Psalm 42:1
As the deer panteth for the water
So my soul longeth after You…
You alone are...
Wednesday, December 9, 2015, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 4:1-11 (NIV).
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he...
Sunday, December 6, 2015, 3:47 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “As a Deer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 3:11-12 (NASB).
“As for me, I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not fit to remove His...