Steadfast in Faith

Thursday, January 5, 2017, 8:45 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “A Believer’s Prayer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 15:12-58 (Select vv. NASB). Summary (vv. 12-31) There were people in Paul’s day, even within the church, apparently, who objected to the idea of the resurrection … Continue reading Steadfast in Faith

They Will Listen

Thursday, December 8, 2016, 7:28 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 28:17-29 (NIV). After Paul gave his testimony to King Agrippa, the king told Festus that Paul could have been set free if he had not appealed to … Continue reading They Will Listen

In High Honor

Sunday, December 4, 2016, 5:27 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Lord’s Anointed.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 19:8-20 (Select vv. ESV). Speak Boldly (vv. 8-10) Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God. But … Continue reading In High Honor

To the Ends of the Earth

Sunday, November 27, 2016, 6:57 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “All Through the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 13:44-14:7 (ESV). Paul and Barnabas were sent out by the Holy Spirit to the work to which God had called them. They were in the city … Continue reading To the Ends of the Earth

He is Awesome!

Saturday, October 22, 2016, 4:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross” and then, “More Love to Thee, O Christ.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 66 (Select vv. ESV). Come and See (vv. 5-7) Come and see what God has done: he is awesome … Continue reading He is Awesome!

Whom Shall I Fear?

Saturday, October 1, 2016, 4:22 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Touched My Mouth.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 27 (Select vv. ESV). The Lord my Stronghold (vv. 1-3) The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the … Continue reading Whom Shall I Fear?

The Power of the Dog

Wednesday, September 28, 2016, 11:06 p.m. – The Lord Jesus, again, put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” I believe there is a very good reason why he has been putting that song in my head nearly daily this past week or so. Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 22 … Continue reading The Power of the Dog

A Just Cause

Tuesday, September 27, 2016, 6:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 17 (ESV). A Heart Prepared (vv. 1-5) A Prayer of David. Hear a just cause, O Lord; attend to my cry! Give ear to my prayer from … Continue reading A Just Cause

Take Refuge

Sunday, September 25, 2016, 9:11 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 5 (ESV). Prayer (vv. 1-3) Give ear to my words, O Lord; consider my groaning. Give attention to the sound of my cry, my King and my … Continue reading Take Refuge

Rulers Take Counsel

Saturday, September 24, 2016, 5:33 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 2 (ESV). Nations Rage (vv. 1-3) Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers … Continue reading Rulers Take Counsel