Thursday, July 23, 2015, 3:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Gives Purpose.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 1:1-2 (NASB). Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen according … Continue reading The Sanctifying Work
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Do Not Fear
Jesus told his disciples that he was going to leave them and that they could not go with him now, but they would follow later. He told them not to be afraid, though, because he was going to prepare a place for them in his Father’s house, and that one day he would come back, … Continue reading Do Not Fear
A Tangled Web
“Oh, what a tangled web we weave When first we practice to deceive!” (From the poem Marmion by Walter Scott) A Tangled Web Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 7:47 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put two songs in mind, “He Reached Down,” and “He Lifted Our Burdens.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read … Continue reading A Tangled Web
Purpose and Direction
Monday, July 20, 2015, 8:45 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put two songs in mind this morning: “He Gives Purpose” and “He Touched My Mouth.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 4:1-10 (NASB). Friendship with the World (vv. 1-5) What is the source of quarrels and conflicts among you? Is not … Continue reading Purpose and Direction
Seek My Face
6/10/11: I was thinking today of the importance of our relationship with Jesus Christ, and how our desire should be for him daily - 24/7. The Lord then gave me this song. There is nothing in this world so wonderful as sitting at Jesus’ feet each day and hearing him speak his words to my … Continue reading Seek My Face
Godly or Human Wisdom
Sunday, July 19, 2015, 6:11 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Fully Ready.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 3 (NASB). Many Teachers (vv. 1-5a) Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment. For we all … Continue reading Godly or Human Wisdom
Walk in Freedom
Sunday, July 19, 2015, 7:31 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Lifted Our Burdens.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 2:1-13 (NASB). Personal Favoritism (vv. 1-4) My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. For … Continue reading Walk in Freedom
I Pray for Them
Jesus had just finished telling his disciples that he was going to leave the earth, that they could not go with him, but that they would come later. He commands us, his followers, to remain in his love, and he said that if we keep his commands, we will remain in his love. He told … Continue reading I Pray for Them
Do You Remember?
Saturday, July 18, 2015, 7:27 a.m. – The Lord Jesus brought to mind the song “Give Me Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 1:19-25 (NASB). Quick and Slow (vv. 19-20) This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; … Continue reading Do You Remember?
Testing Our Faith
Thursday, July 16, 2015, 6:28 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Fully Ready.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 1:1-18 (NASB). Various Trials (vv. 1-4) James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad: Greetings. Consider it … Continue reading Testing Our Faith
Run With It 