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
Christianity
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
Our Words
Saturday, November 15, 2014, 12:15 a.m. – the Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 3 (ESV). We All Stumble Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. … Continue reading Our Words
Faith… Dead
Friday, November 14, 2014, 7:00 a.m. – the Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 2:14-26 (ESV). What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If … Continue reading Faith… Dead
In The Eyes of The World
Thursday, November 13, 2014, 7:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “In Keeping Them.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 2:1-13 (ESV). No Partiality My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man … Continue reading In The Eyes of The World
Doers Of The Word
Wednesday, November 12, 2014, 8:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “As the Deer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 1 (ESV). Various Trials James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings. Count it all joy, … Continue reading Doers Of The Word
