Sunday, June 21, 2015, 6:57 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Who Believes?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Thessalonians 4 (ESV). Walk the Talk (v. 1) Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you … Continue reading Walk to Please God
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Not Moved
Saturday, June 20, 2015, 7:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Songs in the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Thessalonians 3 (ESV). Destined for This Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left behind at Athens alone, and we … Continue reading Not Moved
Shamefully Treated
Friday, June 19, 2015, 8:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “My Jesus, My Savior.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 (ESV). Much Conflict For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. But though we had already suffered and … Continue reading Shamefully Treated
Renewing the Mind
Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 4:00 p.m. – the Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Search Me, O God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Colossians 3:1-17 (ESV). Set Your Mind If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right … Continue reading Renewing the Mind
Human Teachings
Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 6:26 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Wait!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Colossians 2:8-23 (ESV). Not Captive See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the … Continue reading Human Teachings
The Power of His Resurrection
Saturday, June 13, 2015, 10:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Praise Be Told!” Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening. I read Philippians 3 (ESV). Watch Out! (vv. 1-4) Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is … Continue reading The Power of His Resurrection
Shine as Lights
Saturday, June 13, 2015, 2:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “The Lord’s Prayer,” followed directly by “Only In Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Philippians 2:1-18 (ESV). The Lord’s Prayer (Matt. 6:9-13) Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy … Continue reading Shine as Lights
Give Me Courage, Lord
I believe that one of Satan’s greatest weapons against us is his lies and deceptions. Through the use of lies and deceptions, his objective is to get us to be afraid and to doubt God. As well, he wants us to question God’s sovereignty over our lives, his many promises to us, and his awesome … Continue reading Give Me Courage, Lord
Be Strong!
Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 11:45 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Not By Might.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Ephesians 6:10-20 (ESV). Trials Which Test US All of us will face some types of difficulties and trials in this life which will test our faith and our … Continue reading Be Strong!
Look Carefully
Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 10:14 p.m. – The song “Hallelujah,” from the animated movie “Shrek” is still going through my mind today. The song speaks of lust, allurement, adultery, fornication, trickery, deceit, cover-ups, temptation, yielding to temptation, lies, murder, war, the conquering of kingdoms, and celebrations of war victories (conquered kingdoms). It also speaks of … Continue reading Look Carefully