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...
Wednesday, October 18, 2017, 5:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Trust Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 27 (Select vv. ESV).
No Fear (vv. 1-3)
The Lord is my light and my salvation;
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life;
of whom...
Thursday, October 12, 2017, 9:44 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 49 (quoting vv. 5-10 ESV).
His Servant (vv. 5-6)
And now the Lord says,
he who formed me from the womb to be his servant,
to bring Jacob back to...
Wednesday, October 11, 2017, 6:42 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Fully Ready.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 62 (Select vv. NASB).
My Soul Waits (vv. 1-2)
My soul waits in silence for God only;
From Him is my salvation.
He only is my rock and my salvation,
My...
Tuesday, October 10, 2017, 6:48 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Should I Not Preach Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Proverbs 19 (Select vv. NASB).
Servants and Witnesses
As followers of Jesus Christ, and as his servants and witnesses, we need to be about sharing...
Sunday, October 8, 2017, 8:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Power of The Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 43:8-13 (NASB).
Bring out the people who are blind, even though they have eyes,
And the deaf, even though they have ears.
All the nations have...
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...
Friday, October 6, 2017, 6:27 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Our God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 26 (Select vv. ESV).
A Strong City (vv. 1-2)
In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah:
“We have a strong city;
he sets up salvation
as...
Thursday, October 5, 2017, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Our God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 55 (Select vv. ESV).
Listen Diligently (vv. 1-3a)
“Come, everyone who thirsts,
come to the waters;
and he who has no money,
come, buy and eat!
Come...
Sunday, September 24, 2017, 6:39 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 Hebrews 10 (Select vv. ESV).
Draw Near (vv. 19-22)
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the...
Wednesday, September 20, 2017, 7:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Trust Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Joel 2 (Select vv. ESV).
Warning of Judgment (vv. 1-3, 11)
Blow a trumpet in Zion;
sound an alarm on my holy mountain!
Let all the inhabitants of the land...
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...
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...
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...
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, August 24, 2017, 4:40 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Lord, Move Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 116 (Select vv. ESV).
Deliver My Soul! (vv. 1-4)
I love the Lord, because he has heard
my voice and my pleas for mercy.
Because he inclined his ear...
Sunday, August 13, 2017, 2:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Ephesians 2:1-10 (NASB).
Dead in Sins (vv. 1-3)
And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this...
Wednesday, August 9, 2017, 5:13 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 27 (Select vv. NASB).
My Salvation (vv. 1-3)
The Lord is my light and my salvation;
Whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the defense of my life;
Whom...
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...