Is it a good thing to try to help a brother or a sister in Christ out of the pit of sinful addiction? Yes! Are there any potential dangers we should be aware of when we do this? Yes! Is it possible that we could be putting ourselves in danger? Yes! Could we risk being … Continue reading Dangers of Compassion
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Discerning Error
Thursday, October 26, 2017, 6:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Timothy 3 (NASB). Difficult Times (vv. 1-9) But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. For men will be lovers of self, lovers … Continue reading Discerning Error
Destroyers of True Intimacy
Monday, August 7, 2017, 5:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 33 (Select vv. ESV). A Destroyer (v. 1; cf. Psalm 2:1; Rev. 11:18) Ah, you destroyer, who yourself have not been destroyed, you traitor, whom … Continue reading Destroyers of True Intimacy
Love and Obey
Tuesday, July 4, 2017, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures (in the NIV) on the subject of obedience. Jesus Saves Us (Acts 5:32; Hebrews 5:9; John 8:51) “We are witnesses of these things, and so is the … Continue reading Love and Obey
Swords in Their Lips
Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 8:48 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Total Praise.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 59 (Select vv. ESV). They Lie in Wait (vv. 1-4) To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch … Continue reading Swords in Their Lips
A Righteous King
Saturday, March 25, 2017, 3:21 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When in the Stillness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 32:1-8 (NASB). A King Will Reign (vv. 1-2) Behold, a king will reign righteously And princes will rule justly. Each will be like a refuge from … Continue reading A Righteous King
His Bride
Saturday, March 11, 2017, 7:50 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Give Me Courage, Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 19:1-9 (NASB). Hallelujah! (vv. 1-4) After these things I heard something like a loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory … Continue reading His Bride
Because of His Mercy
Saturday, February 11, 2017, 5:34 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Titus 3:1-11 (NIV). Whatever is Good (vv. 1-2) Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is … Continue reading Because of His Mercy
Contract Workers
Friday, February 10, 2017, 10:07 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Titus 1 (NASB). Bondservants of Christ (vv. 1-4) Paul, a bond-servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the faith of those chosen of God and the … Continue reading Contract Workers
Making Idols of Humans
Sunday, November 20, 2016, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Only Want to Be with You.” This is a secular song, so I inquired of the Lord as to its purpose. The Bible lesson here will bear that out, I believe. Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I … Continue reading Making Idols of Humans