For Our Transgressions

Tuesday, August 8, 2017, 3:34 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 Isaiah 53 (Select vv. ESV). Who Has Believed? (vv. 1-3; cf. Rom. 10:16) Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom … Continue reading For Our Transgressions

His Righteousness

Tuesday, August 1, 2017, 3:17 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Praise Be Told!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures (in the NASB) on the subject of God’s righteousness. Righteousness - divine approval; God's judicial approval; “refers to what is deemed right by the Lord (after … Continue reading His Righteousness

Life and Death

Monday, July 24, 2017, 7:23 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Unless You Are Born Again.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 6 (ESV). Newness of Life (vv. 1-11) What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! … Continue reading Life and Death

Live for Him

Sunday, July 16, 2017, 5:22 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Your Grace Divine.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures (in the NASB) on the subject of living for Jesus. Dead to Sin; Alive to God (Ro. 8:12-14; cf. 1 Pet. 2:24; Gal. 2:20) So then, … Continue reading Live for Him

Like Christ

Saturday, July 15, 2017, 8:41 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee, Blessed Redeemer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read several scriptures (ESV) on the subject of Christ-likeness. Image of Christ (Ro. 8:29; 2 Co. 3:18 NASB) “For those whom he foreknew he also … Continue reading Like Christ

Are We Slaves?

Monday, June 26, 2017, 2:02 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Your Grace Divine.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 6 (ESV). Died with Christ (vv. 1-11) What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can … Continue reading Are We Slaves?

Save It, or Lose It?

Friday, June 16, 2017, 5:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Luke 9 (Select vv. NASB). Take Up Your Cross (vv. 22-25) Jesus said, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the … Continue reading Save It, or Lose It?

He Only

Tuesday, June 6, 2017, 10:19 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Much Too High a Price.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 62 (quoting vv. 1-8 NASB). My Soul Waits (vv. 1-2) My soul waits in silence for God only; From Him is my salvation. He only … Continue reading He Only

A Voice Cries

Thursday, June 1, 2017, 8:40 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Only to Be What He Wants Me to Be.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 40:3-8 (ESV). Prepare the Way (v. 3) A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight … Continue reading A Voice Cries

Offspring of Deceit

Saturday, May 27, 2017, 5:27 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 57:1-13 (ESV). The Righteous Perish (vv. 1-2) The righteous man perishes, and no one lays it to heart; devout men are taken away, while no … Continue reading Offspring of Deceit