For Righteousness

Tuesday, May 3, 2016, 4:25 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “My Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 10:1-13 (ESV). Submission to God (vv. 1-4) Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. For I bear them witness … Continue reading For Righteousness

Setting Our Minds

Sunday, May 1, 2016, 4:04 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “My Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 8:1-17 (ESV). Not According to the Flesh (vv. 1-8) There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit … Continue reading Setting Our Minds

Death to Life

Friday, April 29, 2016, 5:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Fully Ready.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 6 (ESV). By No Means! (vv. 1-4) What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we … Continue reading Death to Life

In Which We Stand

Thursday, April 28, 2016, 5:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “I Do Not Seal My Lips.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 5:1-5 (ESV). Justified by Faith (v. 1) Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus … Continue reading In Which We Stand

Although They Know God

Tuesday, April 26, 2016, 5:40 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 1:18-32 (ESV). Suppressing the Truth (vv. 18-23) For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by … Continue reading Although They Know God

The Words of Life

Monday, April 25, 2016, 1:21 a.m. Last night, after I went to bed, and again this morning I had the song “Here I Go Again” running through my mind. So, I looked up the lyrics. Basically, the message of the song is from the perspective of someone who is afraid to share the gospel of … Continue reading The Words of Life

Seeing, but Never Perceiving

Sunday, April 24, 2016, 4:24 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “All Through the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 28:17-28 (ESV). It is Spoken Against (vv. 17-22) After three days he called together the local leaders of the Jews, and when they had gathered, he … Continue reading Seeing, but Never Perceiving

Testifying to God’s Grace

Friday, April 22, 2016, 4:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Courageous!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 26 (Select vv. ESV). Summary (Acts 21:27-26:11) Paul was in Jerusalem. Some Jews from the province of Asia stirred up a crowd against him. A mob of people tried … Continue reading Testifying to God’s Grace

A Changed Life

Wednesday, April 20, 2016, 4:46 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “You are Loving and Forgiving.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 22 (Select vv. ESV). Paul was now in Jerusalem. When he arrived, he was greeted warmly by his brothers in Christ. Nonetheless, some Jews from … Continue reading A Changed Life

I Am Going

Monday, April 18, 2016, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Wait!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 20:17-35 (ESV). Now from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called the elders of the church to come to him. And when they came to him, he said to … Continue reading I Am Going