Sunday, October 25, 2015, 2:17 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Come and See.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 4: (Selected vv. NASB). Blow the Trumpet! (vv. 5-6a) Declare in Judah and proclaim in Jerusalem, and say, “Blow the trumpet in the land; Cry aloud and … Continue reading Lift up The Standard
Christian Devotional
My times with the Lord in His Word
Trust Him
This is for Christians. It is an encouragement to wait for the Lord, to be of courage, to be strong spiritually, and to take heart when life kicks you hard and/or foes rise up against you to take you down, mainly speaking of our foe Satan. The opposite of fear is trust. This does not … Continue reading Trust Him
To The Unfaithful
Saturday, October 24, 2015, 6:30 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 2 (Selected NASB). Youthful Devotion (vv. 1-3) Now the word of the Lord came to me saying, “Go and proclaim in the ears of Jerusalem, saying, ‘Thus … Continue reading To The Unfaithful
He is Calling
Saturday, October 24, 2015, 2:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 1 (Selected vv. NASB). Do Not Fear (vv. 4-10) Now the word of the Lord came to me saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I … Continue reading He is Calling
A Monster Storm
Friday, October 23, 2015, 5:05 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Courageous!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 66 (NASB). They Did Evil (vv. 1-4) Thus says the Lord, “Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. Where then is a house you could build … Continue reading A Monster Storm
Prayers and Confessions
Thursday, October 22, 2015, 9:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “A Believer’s Prayer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 64 (NASB). Prayer for Justice (vv. 1-3) Oh, that You would rend the heavens and come down, That the mountains might quake at Your presence— As fire … Continue reading Prayers and Confessions
Fit for Service
This is a prayer inviting God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – to come within us in power, to cleanse and purify our hearts, to transform us into Christ’s likeness, to anoint us to be Christ’s witnesses, to revive our hearts, to help us to have integrity in all we do, to help us … Continue reading Fit for Service
Questions without Answers
Wednesday, October 21, 2015, 11:47 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Believe Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 63:11-19 (NASB). Recap (chaps. 58-63) The people of God were living in spiritual adultery and idolatry. They were living in rebellion against Almighty God. They went through the … Continue reading Questions without Answers
A Shocker
Tuesday, October 20, 2015, 3:00 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Your Grace Divine.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 63 (Selected vv. NASB). He Redeemed Them (vv. 7-9) I shall make mention of the lovingkindnesses of the Lord, the praises of the Lord, According to all … Continue reading A Shocker
Never Keep Silent
Monday, October 19, 2015, 3:13 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Your Grace Divine.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 62 (NASB). For Zion’s Sake (v. 1) For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, And for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep quiet, Until her righteousness … Continue reading Never Keep Silent