Hebrews 12:2 says: “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” In 2 Corinthians 4:18 we read: “So we fix our eyes not on … Continue reading I Will Lift My Eyes
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Your New Life
Before Jesus left this earth to go back to heaven to be with the Father he left a command for all of his disciples to follow (see Matt. 28:18-20). We are go! We are to make disciples (followers of Christ) of all nations. We are to baptize them in the name of the Father, the … Continue reading Your New Life
We Will Do Well
Thursday, November 20, 2014, 8:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Tell Me The Story of Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Peter 1 (ESV). The Divine Nature Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal … Continue reading We Will Do Well
A Fiery Trial
Wednesday, November 19, 2014, 10:27 p.m. – the Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 4 (ESV). The Same Way Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the … Continue reading A Fiery Trial
For Our Nation
War, politics, lies, betrayal, the murdering of innocents, our young men and women in uniform dying on a battle field via men of power; takeovers of nations, sin abounding, the church asleep or complacent for the most part; the gospel diluted, and do we even notice? Through all that is going on in this world … Continue reading For Our Nation
ABOUT ME or GOD?
Wednesday, November 19, 2014, 7:17 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put the song in mind, “I Do Not Seal My Lips.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 2:13-3:18 (quoting selected verses ESV). Submission to Authority Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the … Continue reading ABOUT ME or GOD?
In Keeping Them
In this day and age, countless numbers of people in the world have lost the awe of God, i.e. the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom. It has been my observation that numerous people in our day have become too casual about God, including many among those who profess the name … Continue reading In Keeping Them
Eradicate Them!
Tuesday, November 18, 2014, 10:10 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 2:1-12 (ESV). Put Them Away So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. The Greek word translated here as … Continue reading Eradicate Them!
For Obedience to Christ
Tuesday, November 18, 2014, 7:25 a.m. – the Lord Jesus put in mind this song: Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee Bermard of Clairvaux / John B. Dykes Jesus, the very thought of thee With sweetness fills the breast; But sweeter far thy face to see, And in thy presence rest. O hope of every … Continue reading For Obedience to Christ
If God Wills
Monday, November 17, 2014, 5:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Awaken the Dawn.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 4 (ESV). Wrong Desires What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire … Continue reading If God Wills
