Friday, July 31, 2015, 12:50 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Living Water.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 4:1-11 (NASB). Arm Yourselves Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because he who has suffered in the flesh … Continue reading For the Will of God
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Straying Like Sheep
Monday, July 27, 2015, 8:07 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Touched My Mouth.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 2 (Selected vv. NASB). Out of Darkness (vv. 9-10) But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s … Continue reading Straying Like Sheep
Where are Our Minds?
Saturday, July 25, 2015, 8:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Sing of His Mercy.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 1:13-25 (NASB). Prepare Your Minds (vv. 13a) Therefore, prepare your minds for action… Because Jesus Christ died on the cross to save us from … Continue reading Where are Our Minds?
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
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
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
Press on to Maturity
Saturday, July 11, 2015, 6:33 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 5:11-6:12 (NASB). The Elementary Principles (5:11-14) Concerning him we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of … Continue reading Press on to Maturity
Be Diligent
Thursday, July 9, 2015, 1:53 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 3-4 (NASB). Holy Brethren (chapter 3 summary) The writer of Hebrews addressed these thoughts to “holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling.” In other words, he wrote … Continue reading Be Diligent
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