There are two kinds of wisdom being spoken of here. One is the wisdom that is earthly, unspiritual and demonic. And the other is godly, pure, peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, and sincere. But I can’t help but see a third kind of wisdom that is good...
Clip-clop, flippity-flop,
Watch your footing,
Don’t cop out.
Beware unaware,
Check your gauges,
Don’t them spare.
Fine tune all your senses,
Don’t be taken
By happenstances.
Train minds godliness,
Righteous and
Holiness.
An Original Work / January 31, 2023
Be Holy
Hebrews 12:14-17 NIV
Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. See that no one is sexually immoral...
Have you sinned against God? We all have! Did you feel shame and guilt for what you did? Been there. Done that, too! If you didn’t, that’s a problem. Did you wish for a way out from under your yoke of slavery to sin? I did, and I hope you did, too, or that you do. Did someone share with you the...
Saturday, September 16, 2017, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee, Blessed Redeemer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 3 (ESV).
We Who Teach (vv. 1-5a)
Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be...
Tuesday, September 12, 2017, 1:10 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Lord, Move Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Philippians 4:4-13 (NASB).
Always Rejoice (vv. 4-7)
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The...
Sunday, July 9, 2017, 4:15 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Songs in The Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures (in the ESV) on the subject of forgiveness of sins.
Repentance for Forgiveness (Luke 24:44-47)
Then he said to them, “These are my words...
Wednesday, May 31, 2017, 6:22 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 101 (Select vv. ESV).
Far from Me (vv. 1-4)
I will sing of steadfast love and justice;
to you, O Lord, I will make music.
I will ponder the...
Monday, March 13, 2017, 8:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Is He Satisfied?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 22 (Select vv. NASB).
Awesome! (vv. 1-5)
Then he showed me a river of the water of life, clear as crystal, coming from the throne of God and of the...
Thursday, February 23, 2017, 4:17 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Peter 1:1-11 (NASB).
His Divine Power (vv. 1-4)
Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle of Jesus Christ,
To those who have received a faith of the...
Monday, February 20, 2017, 4:46 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “In Holiness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 1:13-25 (NASB).
Prepare Your Minds (vv. 13-16)
Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to...
Thursday, February 9, 2017, 8:55 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Teach Them.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Timothy 3:1-4:5 (NASB).
Difficult Times (3:1-9)
But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. For men will be lovers of self, lovers of...
Wednesday, February 8, 2017, 9:54 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Blessed are You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Timothy 2:11-26 (NIV).
If We (vv. 11-13)
Here is a trustworthy saying:
If we died with him,
we will also live with him;
if we endure,
we will...
Tuesday, February 7, 2017, 12:12 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When in The Stillness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Timothy 6:3-16 (NASB).
A Different Doctrine (vv. 3-5)
If anyone advocates a different doctrine and does not agree with sound words, those of our...
Thursday, February 2, 2017, 5:34 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Follow Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Thessalonians 4 (NASB).
How to Walk (vv. 1-2)
Finally then, brethren, we request and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us instruction as...
Thursday, February 2, 2017, 7:21 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Songs in the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Thessalonians 1 (NASB).
Paul and Silvanus and Timothy,
To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you...
Wednesday, February 1, 2017, 7:35 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Not by Might.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Colossians 3:1-17 (NASB).
Things Above (vv. 1-4)
Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at...
Friday, January 20, 2017, 4:04 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Trust Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Ephesians 1:1-14 (NASB).
To the Faithful (vv. 1-2)
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God,
To the saints who are at Ephesus and who are faithful in...
Friday, October 28, 2016, 8:40 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 85 (ESV).
You Forgave Us (vv. 1-3)
Lord, you were favorable to your land;
you restored the fortunes of Jacob.
You forgave the iniquity of your people...
Tuesday, July 5, 2016, 7:24 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Thessalonians 1 (ESV).
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy,
To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:
Grace to you and peace...