“Some Pharisees and teachers of the law came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, ‘Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They don’t wash their hands before they eat?’” Jesus knew their hearts, so he replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition?” Ouch! … Continue reading The Heart of Man
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They Tread on You
Tuesday, August 18, 2015, 11:22 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Fully Ready.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 11:1-13 (NASB). A Measuring Rod (vv. 1-2) Then there was given me a measuring rod like a staff; and someone said, “Get up and measure the temple of … Continue reading They Tread on You
They Cry Out
Monday, August 17, 2015, 7:59 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Keeps Me Singing.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 7:9-17 (NASB). Our Salvation (vv. 9-12) After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could count, from every nation and all … Continue reading They Cry Out
Listen! Listen!
God takes sin very seriously. He hates sin because of what sin does to his children, and how it has the potential for ruining lives, homes, marriages, friendships, and/or church congregations, etc. So much sin in today’s church goes unchecked. So many messages in today’s church leave out the word “sin”, they do not call … Continue reading Listen! Listen!
Not By Might
3/29/12: On Tuesday morning of this week I joined a ladies’ Bible study group at a local church in our area. The teacher gave us the assignment of writing out, on index cards, verses God speaks to us through during the week. We are to bring them with us to the next study, and we … Continue reading Not By Might
He is Worthy
Saturday, August 15, 2015, 12:22 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Above All.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 5 (NASB). Stop Weeping I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a book written inside and on the back, sealed up with … Continue reading He is Worthy
Your Word
12/27/11: Throughout my day today, the Lord encouraged me much through his word and through songs. One of the passages of scripture that he led me to read was Psalm 119. Over the years since receiving my Bible as a gift from my children, I have underlined and even dated many sections of this passage … Continue reading Your Word
Patient Endurance
Thursday, August 13, 2015, 5:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “To Be Like Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 3:7-13 (NASB). Open and Shut (vv. 7-8) “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: He who is holy, who is true, who has … Continue reading Patient Endurance
No Less
3/19/12: I was talking to the Lord about stuff going on in my life. I had just written out my devotions from the book of Amos, chapters 1-2. I was thinking about how Amos was just a shepherd when God called him to be a prophet and to give out his messages. I thought about … Continue reading No Less
In Reputation Only
Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 12:59 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “O Zion, Haste.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 3:1-6 (NASB). “To the angel of the church in Sardis write: He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars, says this: ‘I know … Continue reading In Reputation Only
