Thursday, May 18, 2017, 5:14 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 56 (ESV). Hold it Fast (vv. 1-2) Thus says the Lord: “Keep justice, and do righteousness, for soon my salvation will come, and my righteousness be revealed. … Continue reading Do Right
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Under Your Shelter
Wednesday, May 17, 2017, 7:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Total Praise.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 61 (Select vv. ESV). My Refuge (vv. 1-3) To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; from the end … Continue reading Under Your Shelter
Swords in Their Lips
Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 8:48 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Total Praise.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 59 (Select vv. ESV). They Lie in Wait (vv. 1-4) To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch … Continue reading Swords in Their Lips
Dead or Genuine?
Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 8:33 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Have Thine Own Way, Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 2:14-26 (ESV). Dead Faith (vv. 14-17) What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that … Continue reading Dead or Genuine?
Put to The Test
Monday, May 15, 2017, 7:33 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Total Praise.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 1 (Select vv. ESV). Joy (vv. 2-4) Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your … Continue reading Put to The Test
Do We Forget?
Sunday, May 14, 2017, 5:14 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 1:19-27 (ESV). Quick to Hear (vv. 19-21) Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger … Continue reading Do We Forget?
Selfless
Saturday, May 13, 2017, 8:08 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” I read Hebrews 13:1-6 (ESV). Think of Others (vv. 1-3) Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Remember those who are in prison, … Continue reading Selfless
Weak Knees
Friday, May 12, 2017, 1:29 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 12:1-13 (ESV). Every Weight (vv. 1-2) Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which … Continue reading Weak Knees
Dear Church Member
Thursday, May 11, 2017, 9:19 a.m. Dear Church Member, The reason I am writing you today is to ask you a few simple questions. Do you know what your church believes? Have you read their statement of faith, and their purpose and vision statements? Have you also checked these out against the Word of God … Continue reading Dear Church Member
Our Loved Ones
Wednesday, May 10, 2017, 5:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Be Strong and Take Courage.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 31:15-22a (NASB). Bitter Weeping (v. 15) Thus says the Lord, “A voice is heard in Ramah, Lamentation and bitter weeping. Rachel is weeping for her … Continue reading Our Loved Ones