An Original Work / April 9, 2018
You say one thing,
But you do another.
You say you’re pure,
But have another lover.
Your talk is cheap.
And your walk is failing.
You’re not sincere,
So, you can stop your railing.
You play your games,
And your lips do conquer.
You may fool some,
But, I...
Tuesday, August 29, 2017, 6:36 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 Romans 12 (Select vv. NASB).
A Holy Sacrifice (vv. 1-2)
Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a...
Monday, April 17, 2017, 4:30 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Bless This House.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 2:17-29 (NASB).
Do We Teach Ourselves? (vv. 17-24)
But if you bear the name “Jew” and rely upon the Law and boast in God, and know His will and approve...
Monday, April 17, 2017, 2:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Bless This House.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 1:18-2:16 (Select vv. NASB).
Hypocritical Judging (2:1-4)
Therefore you have no excuse, everyone of you who passes judgment, for in that which you...
Friday, March 24, 2017, 1:20 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When in The Stillness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 29:13-24 (NASB).
With Their Words (vv. 13-14)
Then the Lord said,
“Because this people draw near with their words
And honor Me with their lip...
Monday, February 27, 2017, 11:18 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 John 3:11-24 (NASB).
Everyone who Hates (vv. 11-17)
For this is the message which you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another; not...
Sunday, December 11, 2016, 10:22 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 2:12-29 (ESV).
Hearers and Doers (vv. 12-16)
For all who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under...
Saturday, December 10, 2016, 8:40 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Ho Everyone Who is Thirsty.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 2:1-11 (ESV).
Hypocritical Judging (vv. 1-4)
Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment...
Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 9:42 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Unless You Are Born Again.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 26 (Select vv. NIV).
Background (Summary Acts 25:1-26:11)
Paul stood trial before Festus, but he ended up appealing to Caesar when Festus...
Friday, June 10, 2016, 3:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Galatians 2:11-21 (ESV).
Acting Hypocritically (vv. 11-14)
But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. For before...
Wednesday, February 24, 2016, 12:45 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Luke 12:1-12 (ESV).
Beware Hypocrisy (vv. 1-3)
In the meantime, when so many thousands of the people had gathered together that they were trampling...
Wednesday, February 3, 2016, 7:16 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “In Holiness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Mark 7:1-23 (ESV).
Human Traditions (vv. 1-5)
Now when the Pharisees gathered to him, with some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem, they saw that some...
Thursday, January 14, 2016, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Our Eyes on Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 21:18-22 (NASB).
Only Leaves (vv. 18-19)
Now in the morning, when He was returning to the city, He became hungry. Seeing a lone fig tree by the...
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...
Wednesday, October 14, 2015, 7:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Hideth My Soul.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 58:1-12 (NASB).
Cry Loudly (vv. 1-3a)
“Cry loudly, do not hold back;
Raise your voice like a trumpet,
And declare to My people their...
Friday, October 2, 2015, 11:11 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Songs in the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 42 (quoting v. 13 NASB).
The Lord will go forth like a warrior,
He will arouse His zeal like a man of war.
He will utter a shout, yes, He will...
Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 4:18 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “My Heart’s Desire.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Ephesians 4 (Selected vv. ESV).
Worthy of the Calling (vv. 1-6)
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to...
Thursday, April 30, 2015, 3:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Lord, Move Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 2 (selected vv. ESV).
Judging Others
Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn...