When Jesus spoke of his sheep, he was speaking of his true followers. They hear the voice of the Lord, they listen attentively to his words, they obey what he says, and they follow him wherever he leads them. They find forgiveness and salvation. This is the mark of a true disciple of Jesus Christ. … Continue reading My Sheep
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A Gift
Saturday, September 19, 2015, 5:34 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “I Sing of His Mercy.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 29 (select NASB). Siegeworks Against You (vv. 1-3) Woe, O Ariel, Ariel the city where David once camped! Add year to year, observe your feasts … Continue reading A Gift
A Stone in Zion
Friday, September 18, 2015, 8:39 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “I Sing of His Mercy.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 28:16-29 (NASB). For the Foundation (v. 16) Therefore thus says the Lord God, “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a tested stone, A … Continue reading A Stone in Zion
I Will Uphold You
In Isaiah 41 is found a promise to God’s chosen people, Israel, which is now the church, the temple of God; Christ’s holy bride. God is promising those who are his that he has chosen us, he has not rejected us, so we don’t need to be afraid or alarmed when things begin to go … Continue reading I Will Uphold You
The Mighty Agent
Thursday, September 17, 2015, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Will Lift My Eyes.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 28:1-6 (NASB). The Proud Crown (v. 1) Woe to the proud crown of the drunkards of Ephraim, And to the fading flower of its glorious … Continue reading The Mighty Agent
He Touched My Mouth
Isaiah and Jeremiah were prophets of God in Old Testament times. When they spoke in the name of the Lord God Almighty, they spoke the exact words of God for his people, i.e. they were the word of God. All the law and the prophets were fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Jesus is the Word (see … Continue reading He Touched My Mouth
Steadfastness of Mind
Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 4:37 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Hear My Voice.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 26:1-10 (ESV). A Strong City (vv. 1-4) In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: “We have a strong city; he sets … Continue reading Steadfastness of Mind
Your Grace Divine
All that I have was given to me by the Lord Jesus. John 1:12 says that, to those who receive Jesus Christ; to those who believe on his name, he gives the right to become children of God. John 3:16 says that “God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, … Continue reading Your Grace Divine
A Cruel Master
Saturday, September 12, 2015, 4:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 19 (select vv. NASB). The oracle concerning Egypt. Behold, the Lord is riding on a swift cloud and is about to come to Egypt; The idols of … Continue reading A Cruel Master
He Gives Purpose
In this song, Jesus is speaking to us, asking us to obey his word, to follow him, to walk in all his ways, to give our hearts and lives to him, to live for him each day, and to be his servant witnesses in sharing his love, grace and his plan of salvation with others … Continue reading He Gives Purpose
