Monday, January 11, 2016, 5:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I will Lift my Eyes.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 20:29-34 (NASB). As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed Him. And two blind men sitting by the road, hearing that Jesus was passing … Continue reading God is Merciful
Year: 2016
Ministers of Our God
As followers of Jesus Christ, we are all supposed to be ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is a call to all ministers of the gospel to give our all to Jesus Christ. So many ministers of the gospel are walking in the ways of the world, are following the teachings of humans, … Continue reading Ministers of Our God
The Cup We Drink
Sunday, January 10, 2016, 8:43 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 20:17-28 (NASB). Mock, Scourge and Crucify (vv. 17-19) As Jesus was about to go up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples aside by themselves, and on … Continue reading The Cup We Drink
That Man
Some of John’s disciples were envious of Jesus because, according to them, “That Man” was now baptizing people, and people were following him instead of following John. So, John set his disciples straight. He reminded them of what he had told them previously – that he was not the promised one to come, but he … Continue reading That Man
Unless
Thursday, January 7, 2016, 11:21 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Do Not Fear.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 18:1-9 (NASB). Become Like Children (vv. 1-6) At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” And … Continue reading Unless
Moving Mountains
Thursday, January 7, 2016, 3:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Courageous.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 17:14-21 (NASB). Mental Illness (vv. 14-15) When they came to the crowd, a man came up to Jesus, falling on his knees before Him and saying, “Lord, have mercy … Continue reading Moving Mountains
Send a Revival
Our nation, the USA, and the church in our nation are in great need of revival. Much of today’s evangelical church is one with the world, operates like big business, and follows the teachings of men and Marketing 101 over and above scripture for how to conduct and to grow God’s church. This should not … Continue reading Send a Revival
The Things of Men
Tuesday, January 5, 2016, 5:22 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind this song: Refiner’s Fire / Doerksen, Brian Refiner's fire, my heart's one desire is to be holy; set apart for You, Lord. I choose to be holy; set apart for You, my Master, ready to do Your will. Speak, Lord, your words … Continue reading The Things of Men
Come and See
What I see at work here is that God revealed Jesus to John, John then revealed Jesus to his disciples, and two of them followed him. One of the two immediately told his brother, who he then brought to Jesus. Jesus found Philip and said, “Follow Me,” and Philip found Nathanael and told him about … Continue reading Come and See
By Your Grace
6/27/11: This is a prayer to the Lord for him to be to me all I need in order for me to serve and obey him. I am asking him to change my heart to be more like Jesus, and for him to guide my steps each day. He changed my heart when I responded … Continue reading By Your Grace