10/14/11: I was reading in Ephesians 1 for my quiet time with the Lord this morning concerning every spiritual blessing we have in Christ Jesus. We are called and predestined to be holy and blameless in Christ Jesus. We were bought back for God via the blood of Jesus Christ shed on the cross for … Continue reading Muted Trumpet
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Darkness and Light
Saturday, October 17, 2015, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “You Are Loving and Forgiving.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 60:1-3 (NASB). “Arise, shine; for your light has come, And the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. “For behold, darkness will cover the … Continue reading Darkness and Light
A False Image
Friday, October 16, 2015, 8:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Letters.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 59:15-20 (NASB). Truth is Lacking (v. 15a) Yes, truth is lacking; And he who turns aside from evil makes himself a prey. The president of the United States … Continue reading A False Image
A Believer’s Prayer
Coming to faith in Jesus Christ means so much more than just Jesus forgiving us of our sins so that we can go to heaven one day. When we trust Jesus to be our Lord and Savior, we give our whole heart and devotion to him to obey him, to forsake our former lives of … Continue reading A Believer’s Prayer
Himself a Prey
Thursday, October 15, 2015, 8:19 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “The Letters.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 59:1-15a (NASB). Your Iniquities (vv. 1-2) Behold, the Lord’s hand is not so short That it cannot save; Nor is His ear so dull That it cannot hear. … Continue reading Himself a Prey
Lord, Move Me
10/16/11: I have been reading in Ephesians for my quiet times with the Lord the past few days. The main thing that is standing out to me from this reading is how Paul made such a point to remind the church of how they used to live when they followed the ways of this world … Continue reading Lord, Move Me
He Gives Strength
Wednesday, October 14, 2015, 7:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Hideth My Soul.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 58:1-12 (NASB). Cry Loudly (vv. 1-3a) “Cry loudly, do not hold back; Raise your voice like a trumpet, And declare to My people their transgression And … Continue reading He Gives Strength
The Heart of the Contrite
Tuesday, October 13, 2015, 11:09 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 57 (Selected vv. NASB). Offspring of an Adulterer (vv. 3-4, 6c-8) “But come here, you sons of a sorceress, Offspring of an adulterer and a prostitute. “Against … Continue reading The Heart of the Contrite
Are You Thirsty?
Tuesday, October 13, 2015, 9:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I’d Rather Have Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 55 (Selected NASB). Come to the Waters (v. 1) “Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the waters; And you who have no money come, buy … Continue reading Are You Thirsty?
Do Not Grow Weary
Monday, October 12, 2015, 12:00 noon – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Here is Your God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 53 (NASB). Who Has Believed? (vv. 1-3) Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? For He grew … Continue reading Do Not Grow Weary
