Because of God’s great love for us, and because of his richness in mercy toward us in sending his Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross for our sins, we should lay down our lives as living sacrifices on the altar of thanksgiving to God, living lives that are holy (set apart in purity) … Continue reading Living Sacrifices
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Recreating Christianity
Thursday, November 12, 2015, 1:48 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “That Man.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 28 (NASB). Jealousy and Resentment (vv. 1-9) Now in the same year, in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the fourth year, in … Continue reading Recreating Christianity
A Mighty Storm is Rising
Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 7:40 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Come and See.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 26 (vv. 1-15 NASB). Listen and Obey (vv. 1-6) In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, this word came … Continue reading A Mighty Storm is Rising
For Our Nation
War, politics, lies, betrayal, the murdering of innocents, our young men and women in uniform dying on a battle field via men of power; takeovers of nations, sin abounding, the church asleep or complacent for the most part; the gospel diluted, and do we even notice? Through all that is going on in this world … Continue reading For Our Nation
For How Long?
Monday, November 9, 2015, 8:18 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “In Keeping Them.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 25:1-11 (NASB). Again and Again (vv. 1-7) The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah… Jeremiah the prophet spoke to all the people … Continue reading For How Long?
Good and Bad
Sunday, November 8, 2015, 10:22 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Heart’s Desire.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 24 (NASB). Two Baskets (vv. 1-3) After Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had carried away captive Jeconiah the son of Jehoiakim, king of Judah, and the officials of … Continue reading Good and Bad
Jesus, Rescue Me
Are you presently struggling with sin? What I mean is, not are you are being tempted, but are you giving in to the flesh thinking that sin or Satan has power over you and that you don't have the ability to say "NO!" to sin? In the book of Romans, chapter 7, Paul described for … Continue reading Jesus, Rescue Me
Days are Coming
Sunday, November 8, 2015, 11:34 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Lord’s Anointed.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 23 (quoting vv. 1-6 NASB). Destroying Shepherds (vv. 1-2; cf. Ezekiel 34) “Woe to the shepherds who are destroying and scattering the sheep of My pasture!” declares … Continue reading Days are Coming
In His Hands
Saturday, November 7, 2015, 10:01 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Fully Ready.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 18 (Select vv. NASB). The Potter’s Wheel (vv. 1-6) The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord saying, “Arise and go down to the potter’s house, and … Continue reading In His Hands
Thieves and Liars
Friday, November 7, 2015, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 17:1-14 (NASB). The Tablet of Their Heart (vv. 1-4) The sin of Judah is written down with an iron stylus; With a diamond point it is engraved … Continue reading Thieves and Liars
