I believe God has a specific message for the church in America today, as a practical application of the biblical truths found in this passage of scripture. Nonetheless, if you don’t live in America, still the biblical truths expressed here may apply to you, too, across the globe, if this fits where you are. Although … Continue reading America!
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Furnace of Affliction
Why do we go through trials and tribulations? What purpose do they serve? What should our response be to them when we are going through them? Should we try to escape them, to run away from them? Sometimes, if we can, the Lord may lead us to do that, such as he counseled his disciples … Continue reading Furnace of Affliction
Our Only Hope
Friday, November 10, 2017, 6:38 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “God Be with You till We Meet Again.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 2 (Quoting select vv. NASB). Influences from the East (vv. 5-8) Come, house of Jacob, and let us walk in the light … Continue reading Our Only Hope
Stay Awake!
Saturday, November 4, 2017, 11:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Just Are You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 16:13-15 (NASB). And I saw coming out of the mouth of the dragon and out of the mouth of the beast and out of the mouth of … Continue reading Stay Awake!
Offspring of Deceit
Saturday, May 27, 2017, 5:27 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 57:1-13 (ESV). The Righteous Perish (vv. 1-2) The righteous man perishes, and no one lays it to heart; devout men are taken away, while no … Continue reading Offspring of Deceit
When This Hits
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 … Continue reading When This Hits
False Security
Saturday, April 29, 2017, 7:45 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Softly and Tenderly.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Ezekiel 24 (quoting vv. 1-16a ESV). In the ninth year, in the tenth month, on the tenth day of the month, the word of the Lord came to … Continue reading False Security
A Present Reality
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 … Continue reading A Present Reality
They Rise Up
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 … Continue reading They Rise Up
Don’t Be Afraid
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 … Continue reading Don’t Be Afraid
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