“I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Eph. 4:1-3 ESV
To what...
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV
I often think that we view temptation as...
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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...
The Lord Jesus led me to read John 15 (Select vv. ESV).
Are you in a true relationship with Jesus Christ? Are you genuinely saved from your sins, and bound for heaven? How do you know this? How can you be sure? What did Jesus Christ have to say on this subject?
“I am the true vine, and my...
The Lord Jesus led me to read Hebrews 2 (Select vv. ESV).
Jesus Christ, the Son of God (and God), and creator of the world, left his throne in heaven, came to earth, took on human flesh, and suffered like we suffer. He was also tempted in like manner as we are tempted, yet without sin. He...
We have a God Who can be trusted; we have a Shepherd Who can be trusted; we have a Friend Who can be trusted; a Redeemer; Protector; Faithful and True.
Our Lord Jesus Christ is worthy of our praise, our adoration, our love, our trust.
He is the Author and Finisher of our faith, a most holy...
The Lord Jesus led me to read John 1 (Select vv. NASB).
Jesus Christ, the Son of God (and God) is the Word of which this passage speaks. This fact will become clear as we near the end of this scripture.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in...
The Lord Jesus led me to read Colossians 3 (vv. 1-4 NASB)
Therefore, if you have been raised up with Christ…
That word “if” is a big word, although it often goes unnoticed. When we see this word “if” show up in scripture, we should take notice, for it implies uncertainty, the unknown, or that...
Thursday, November 9, 2017, 6:28 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Trust and Obey.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 2 (Quoting select vv. NASB).
The Chief Mountain (vv. 1-2)
The word which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.
Now it will come...
Friday, November 3, 2017, 12:30 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Lord’s Anointed.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures on the subject of us being God’s kingdom priests.
Our Great High Priest (Hebrews 4:14-16; cf. Heb. 10:11-25)
Therefore, since we have...
Thursday, November 2, 2017, 8:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “To My Beloved.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 2 (Quoting select vv. NASB).
Putting Aside (vv. 1-2)
Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, like...
Saturday, October 7, 2017, 4:09 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Praise Be Told.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 63 (ESV).
His Power and Glory (vv. 1-4)
A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.
O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you;
my...
Thursday, September 7, 2017, 4:59 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Lord, Move Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Colossians 1 (Select vv. ESV).
Jesus, the Sovereign (vv. 15-20)
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things...
Monday, September 4, 2017, 3:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, Name I Love.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Timothy 1:8-14 (NASB).
Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me His prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel...
Thursday, August 31, 2017, 9:42 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 43 (quoting select vv. NASB).
Do Not Fear (vv. 1-4)
But now, thus says the Lord, your Creator, O Jacob,
And He who formed you, O...
Thursday, August 31, 2017, 2:17 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, Name I Love.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 95 and Hebrews 3 (Select vv. NASB).
A Great King (Ps. 95:1-7a)
O come, let us sing for joy to the Lord,
Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our...
Tuesday, August 8, 2017, 3:34 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Tell Me the Story of Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 53 (Select vv. ESV).
Who Has Believed? (vv. 1-3; cf. Rom. 10:16)
Who has believed what he has heard from us?
And to whom has the arm of...
This is a call to arise (get up; stand up), be steadfast and persistent, and to let our lights (Jesus Christ; our salvation; the gospel; purity; and truth) shine forth from us, so that those outside of faith in Jesus Christ may come to him, to know his saving grace.
We may need this call...
Saturday, August 5, 2017, 4:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “It is Well with My Soul.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 119:129-152 (NASB).
Wonderful Testimonies (vv. 129-136)
Your testimonies are wonderful;
Therefore my soul observes them.
The unfolding of Your...