I was praying for various people I love who are still blinded by sin’s deceitfulness. My heart was heavy with care and concern for their lives. I began praying this first verse to the Lord, which is actually Jesus’ commission to Paul as recorded in Acts 26:16-18, before it actually became the first verse to … Continue reading Teach Them
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So It Will Stand
Sunday, September 6, 2015, 6:39 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Blessed Are You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 14:24-27 (NASB). The Lord of hosts has sworn saying, “Surely, just as I have intended so it has happened, and just as I have planned so it … Continue reading So It Will Stand
Rely on The Lord
Friday, September 4, 2015, 7:28 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Why are you Afraid?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 10 (selected vv. NASB). Who Withhold Justice (vv. 1-4) Woe to those who enact evil statutes And to those who constantly record unjust decisions, So as … Continue reading Rely on The Lord
Walking in The Light
If you ever want to know what it truly means to be saved and to be in Christ, and whether or not repentance and obedience to Christ are really required by God for salvation, then read the book of 1 John. He pulls no punches. He tells it like it is. He does not soft … Continue reading Walking in The Light
Break the Yoke
Thursday, September 3, 2015, 12:35 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 8-9 (selected vv. NASB). Our Sanctuary (8:11-14a) For thus the Lord spoke to me with mighty power and instructed me not to walk in the … Continue reading Break the Yoke
Brokenness
Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 7:13 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Unless You are Born Again.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 6:1-10 (NASB). Holy is The Lord (vv. 1-4) In the year of King Uzziah’s death I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, lofty and … Continue reading Brokenness
Broken and Contrite
5/13/12: I was praying and crying through some situations in my life, seeking the Lord’s wisdom, counsel and direction, and asking him to cleanse me of all impurities. This is when he gave me the words to this song, which expressed so well the prayer of my heart to him. I also read through all … Continue reading Broken and Contrite
Changing Times
Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 8:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Why Are You Afraid?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 5 (selected vv. NASB). His Vineyard (vv. 1-4) Let me sing now for my well-beloved A song of my beloved concerning His vineyard. My well-beloved had … Continue reading Changing Times
Faces Bear Witness
Monday, August 31, 2015, 8:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “What the Lord Says.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 3:8-15 (NASB). Spiritually speaking, I believe there are four distinct classifications of people in the world, which we can learn about by reading the Parable of … Continue reading Faces Bear Witness
Walk in His Paths
Sunday, August 30, 2015, 8:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Songs in the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 2:1-5 (NASB). The Mountain (vv. 1-2) The word which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. Now it will come about that In … Continue reading Walk in His Paths
Run With It 