Tuesday, November 7, 2017, 4:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I’ll Walk with God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 119:65-72 (NASB).
Teach Me (vv. 65-66)
You have dealt well with Your servant,
O Lord, according to Your word.
Teach me good discernment and...
Thursday, September 14, 2017, 4:59 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 Philippians 1 (Select vv. ESV).
Gospel Advanced (vv. 12-14)
I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really...
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...
Monday, August 28, 2017, 4:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Timothy 4:1-18 (NIV).
Preach the Word (vv. 1-5)
In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view...
Monday, July 31, 2017, 12:31 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Courageous.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures (in the ESV) on the subject of being faithful to God.
Found Faithful (1 Co. 4:1-2)
This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and...
Wednesday, July 19, 2017, 3:33 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Touched My Mouth.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 10:16-39 (ESV).
Sheep Among Wolves (vv. 16-23)
“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent...
Christian persecution is any hostility experienced from the world as a result of one’s identification as a Christian. From verbal harassment to hostile feelings, attitudes and actions, Christians in areas with severe religious restrictions pay a heavy price for their faith. Beatings, physical...
Monday, May 22, 2017, 6:13 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Your Lord is With You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 102 (quoting select vv. NASB).
Prayer of the Afflicted (vv. 1-3, 8-11)
Hear my prayer, O Lord!
And let my cry for help come to You.
Do not hide Your...
Sunday, May 7, 2017, 8:08 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Be Strong and Take Courage.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 5:17-33 (Select vv. NIV).
Go, Stand! (vv. 17-20)
Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, were...
Saturday, May 6, 2017, 9:46 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 4 (Select vv. NIV).
Proclaiming Jesus (vv. 1-2)
The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to Peter and John while they were...
Friday, May 5, 2017, 8:41 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 19 (quoting select vv. NASB).
The Son of God (vv. 5-7)
Jesus then came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate *said to them, “Behold, the...
Friday, May 5, 2017, 7:03 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Why are You Afraid?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 18 (quoting select vv. NASB).
Prophecy Fulfilled (summary chapters 13:1-18:18)
Jesus Christ, the Son of God (and God) had just been betrayed by one of his...
Thursday, May 4, 2017, 5:55 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “O Love That Will Not Let Me Go.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 16 (quoting select vv. ESV).
Remember He Told Us (vv. 1-4)
“These things I have spoken to you so that you may be kept from stumbling. They...
Thursday, May 4, 2017, 2:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Were You There?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 15:18-25 (ESV).
“If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but...
Sunday, April 23, 2017, 8:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Lifted Our Burdens.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 8:1-13 (NIV).
Saul Approved (v. 1a)
And Saul approved of their killing him.
When Stephen was persecuted, and then killed for his faith in Jesus...
Saturday, April 22, 2017, 4:38 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Were You There?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 6 (quoting vv. 7-15 NIV).
The Word Spread (vv. 7-10)
So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large...
Friday, April 21, 2017, 9:10 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Why are You Afraid?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 5:12-32 (NIV).
Believers in Jesus (vv. 12-16)
The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet...
Friday, April 21, 2017, 9:09 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Why are You Afraid?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 4:23-31 (NIV).
On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them...
Many throughout the world are presently being severely persecuted for their faith in Jesus Christ and for their testimonies for the gospel of Jesus Christ. Numerous saints of God are being martyred because they refuse to deny the name of Jesus Christ, they refuse to bow to the world’s system...
Thursday, April 20, 2017, 3:37 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Here I Go Again.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 4 (Select vv. NASB).
Greatly Disturbed (vv. 1-4)
As they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees...