Thursday, June 18, 2015, 6:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Songs in the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Thessalonians 1 (ESV). Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and … Continue reading A Godly Example
Bible
In That Day
5/21/11: I read Isaiah 12 for my quiet time with the Lord this morning. I learned that “That Day” refers to both the Day of our Salvation (deliverance) and to the Day of Judgment when Jesus Christ comes to judge the earth and its inhabitants. Here we see Christ Jesus as the Savior and deliverer, … Continue reading In That Day
Renewing the Mind
Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 4:00 p.m. – the Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Search Me, O God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Colossians 3:1-17 (ESV). Set Your Mind If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right … Continue reading Renewing the Mind
Human Teachings
Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 6:26 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Wait!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Colossians 2:8-23 (ESV). Not Captive See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the … Continue reading Human Teachings
Love Must Be Genuine
Love must be sincere, honest, truthful, and genuine, as opposed to being pretentious, disingenuous, fake or phony. True love, thus, speaks the truth in love and does not use false flattery, nor does it willfully deceive. In fact, it hates what is evil, mainly because of how evil destroys lives, homes, families, communities, church congregations … Continue reading Love Must Be Genuine
A Struggle I Have
Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 7:47 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Pray, Pray, Pray.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Colossians 1:21-2:7 (NASB). Reconciled Through Death (vv. 1:21-23) And although you were formerly alienated and hostile in mind, engaged in evil deeds, yet He has now reconciled you … Continue reading A Struggle I Have
Thank You, Lord
"The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor … Continue reading Thank You, Lord
My Cry for Mercy
There are times in all of our lives when we feel particularly vulnerable, weak, tired, sad, confused, and hurt; and rejected and/or alone, etc. It is especially in these times when we need to call upon our Lord to save us from ourselves; and to give comfort, encouragement, counsel, direction, strength, joy; and miracles of … Continue reading My Cry for Mercy
Faithful in Ministry
Sunday, June 14, 2015, 4:30 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Come and See.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Colossians 1:1-14 (ESV). A Beloved Servant (vv. 1-8) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the saints and faithful … Continue reading Faithful in Ministry
Practice These Things
Sunday, June 14, 2015, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Trust Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Philippians 4 (Selected vv. ESV). Be not Anxious (vv. 1, 4-7) Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the … Continue reading Practice These Things
