Please don’t hate me because I think differently from you on some things, or because I don’t celebrate Jesus Christ in all the same ways in which you do, or because my understanding of what scripture teaches may be a little bit different from yours. For, we both claim to believe in Jesus Christ...
The Lord Jesus led me to read Psalm 95 (vv. 1-7a NIV).
Do you ever feel saddened by circumstances or by how people respond to you? You know what God has called you to do. You know the words of encouragement he has whispered in your heart. You heard him clearly. There is no doubt about it. So...
Saturday, November 11, 2017, 8:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 John 2 (Quoting select vv. NASB).
We Know Him (vv. 1-6)
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. And if...
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, 4:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Trust and Obey.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 13 (NASB).
Established by God (vv. 1-7)
Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God...
Saturday, October 28, 2017, 7:41 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, I am Resting, Resting.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 1 (Quoting select vv. NASB).
Chosen by God (vv. 1-2)
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,
To those who reside as aliens, scattered...
Friday, October 27, 2017, 5:25 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “A Believer’s Prayer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 4 (Select vv. NASB).
United by Faith (vv. 1-3a, 11)
Therefore, let us fear if, while a promise remains of entering His rest, any one of you may...
Saturday, October 21, 2017, 3:59 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 40 (Select vv. NIV).
He Lifted Me Out (vv. 1-3)
I waited patiently for the Lord;
he turned to me and heard my cry.
He lifted me out of the...
Tuesday, October 3, 2017, 8:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Lord, I Need You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 1 (Select vv. NASB).
His Great Mercy (vv. 3-5)
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused...
Monday, September 25, 2017, 4:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 John 2 (Select vv. ESV).
To Know Him (vv. 1-6)
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we...
Wednesday, September 20, 2017, 10:59 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When in The Stillness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 13 (Select vv. NASB).
Test Ourselves (vv. 5-6)
Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not...
Monday, September 11, 2017, 5:01 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Lord’s Anointed.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 4:1-13 (NASB).
Therefore, let us fear if, while a promise remains of entering His rest, any one of you may seem to have come short of it. For...
Wednesday, September 6, 2017, 5:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 14 (Select vv. ESV).
Another Helper (vv. 15-17)
“If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give...
Sunday, September 3, 2017, 4:13 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 Isaiah 48 (Select vv. NASB).
Not in Truth (vv. 1, 4, & 8)
“Hear this, O house of Jacob, who are named Israel
And who came forth from...
Saturday, September 2, 2017, 5:27 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 Psalm 119:57-80 (NASB).
Heth (vv. 57-64)
The Lord is my portion;
I have promised to keep Your words.
I sought Your favor with all my...
Saturday, August 26, 2017, 4:57 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Great is Thy Faithfulness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 37 (Select vv. ESV).
Trust in Him (vv. 3-6)
Trust in the Lord, and do good;
dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.
Delight...
Thursday, July 27, 2017, 8:29 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 1:21-25 (NASB).
Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save...
Saturday, July 15, 2017, 8:41 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 several scriptures (ESV) on the subject of Christ-likeness.
Image of Christ (Ro. 8:29; 2 Co. 3:18 NASB)
“For those whom he foreknew he...
Friday, July 14, 2017, 7:47 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read several scriptures (in the ESV) on the subject of Love for God.
Keep His Commandments (Jn. 14:15, 21, 23-24; 1 Jn. 5:2-3)
“If you love me, you will keep...
Tuesday, July 4, 2017, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures (in the NIV) on the subject of obedience.
Jesus Saves Us (Acts 5:32; Hebrews 5:9; John 8:51)
“We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy...