Saturday, September 26, 2015, 7:35 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Heart’s Desire.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 36 (NASB). He Seized Them (vv. 1-3) Now in the fourteenth year of King Hezekiah, Sennacherib king of Assyria came up against all the fortified cities of … Continue reading The Takeover
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Anxious Hearts
Thursday, September 24, 2015, 10:49 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Will Lift My Eyes.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 35 (selected NASB). Fear Not (vv. 3-4) Encourage the exhausted, and strengthen the feeble. Say to those with anxious heart, “Take courage, fear not. Behold, … Continue reading Anxious Hearts
Hear My Voice
A Psalm of David: “The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid?” When we receive Jesus Christ into our hearts and lives to be Savior and Lord of our lives, we should understand that he … Continue reading Hear My Voice
West Over
Wednesday, September 23, 2015, 4:18 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Trust Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 33:1-2 (NASB). He is Treacherous (v. 1) Woe to you, O destroyer, While you were not destroyed; And he who is treacherous, while others did not deal treacherously … Continue reading West Over
The Peace of Christ
The Lord Jesus was speaking to my heart concerning letting the peace of Christ rule in my heart, and to think about the things above, and not to dwell on the cares of this world. I think sometimes the cares of this world can begin to weigh us down, and they can even serve as … Continue reading The Peace of Christ
Matters of Faith
Monday, September 21, 2015, 7:23 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, My Savior.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 30 (select NASB). Rebellious Children (vv. 1-5) “Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the Lord, “Who execute a plan, but not Mine, And make an alliance, … Continue reading Matters of Faith
My Sheep
When Jesus spoke of his sheep, he was speaking of his true followers. They hear the voice of the Lord, they listen attentively to his words, they obey what he says, and they follow him wherever he leads them. They find forgiveness and salvation. This is the mark of a true disciple of Jesus Christ. … Continue reading My Sheep
A Gift
Saturday, September 19, 2015, 5:34 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “I Sing of His Mercy.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 29 (select NASB). Siegeworks Against You (vv. 1-3) Woe, O Ariel, Ariel the city where David once camped! Add year to year, observe your feasts … Continue reading A Gift
A Stone in Zion
Friday, September 18, 2015, 8:39 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “I Sing of His Mercy.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 28:16-29 (NASB). For the Foundation (v. 16) Therefore thus says the Lord God, “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a tested stone, A … Continue reading A Stone in Zion
I Will Uphold You
In Isaiah 41 is found a promise to God’s chosen people, Israel, which is now the church, the temple of God; Christ’s holy bride. God is promising those who are his that he has chosen us, he has not rejected us, so we don’t need to be afraid or alarmed when things begin to go … Continue reading I Will Uphold You