Blessed (def.) – “describes a believer in enviable (‘fortunate’) position from receiving God's provisions (favor) – which (literally) extend (‘make long, large’) His grace (benefits). This happens with receiving (obeying) the Lord's inbirthings of faith” (biblehub.com). Wednesday, December 16, 2015, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Pray for Them.” … Continue reading We are Blessed When
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Why So Downcast?
This song is based off Psalm 42. The psalmist was downcast due to some trying and difficult times in his life. He may have been in exile. He was suffering greatly. The storms and tempests of his life were sweeping over him like a flood. He felt forgotten by God. He questioned why he must … Continue reading Why So Downcast?
Eye Floaters
Saturday, December 12, 2015, 6:37 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Jesus, Rescue Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 4:12-17 (NASB). Now when Jesus heard that John had been taken into custody, He withdrew into Galilee; and leaving Nazareth, He came and settled in Capernaum, which … Continue reading Eye Floaters
Serve Him Only
Thursday, December 10, 2015, 10:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “As the Deer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 4:8-11 (NASB). As the Deer / Martin J. Nystrom Based off Psalm 42:1 As the deer panteth for the water So my soul longeth after You… You … Continue reading Serve Him Only
The Train
I believe this train is a picture of today’s modern institutional church movement which follows the teachings, philosophies and marketing schemes of human beings over and above, or in place of Christ, his word and his gospel. Much of The Lord’s true church here in America has gotten trapped into the snare of man-made religion … Continue reading The Train
Encouragement to Endure
Wednesday, December 9, 2015, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 4:1-11 (NIV). Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, … Continue reading Encouragement to Endure
And With Fire
Sunday, December 6, 2015, 3:47 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “As a Deer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 3:11-12 (NASB). “As for me, I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not … Continue reading And With Fire
Leap for Joy
“Blessed are you when men hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their fathers treated the prophets.” “But I tell you who … Continue reading Leap for Joy
Straight Paths
Sunday, December 6, 2015, 1:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Me Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 3:1-10 (NASB). Make Ready (vv. 1-3) Now in those days John the Baptist *came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven … Continue reading Straight Paths
A Prayer for Help
Thursday, December 3, 2015, 6:53 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Pray, Pray, Pray.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Lamentations 3:41-63 (NASB). Unanswered Prayers (vv. 41-44) We lift up our heart and hands Toward God in heaven; We have transgressed and rebelled, You have not pardoned. You … Continue reading A Prayer for Help
