Walk to Please God

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

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

A Godly Example

Thursday, June 18, 2015, 6:11 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 1 (ESV). Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and … Continue reading A Godly Example

In That Day

5/21/11: I read Isaiah 12 for my quiet time with the Lord this morning. I learned that “That Day” refers to both the Day of our Salvation (deliverance) and to the Day of Judgment when Jesus Christ comes to judge the earth and its inhabitants. Here we see Christ Jesus as the Savior and deliverer, … Continue reading In That Day

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

A Struggle I Have

Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 7:47 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Pray, Pray, Pray.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Colossians 1:21-2:7 (NASB). Reconciled Through Death (vv. 1:21-23) And although you were formerly alienated and hostile in mind, engaged in evil deeds, yet He has now reconciled you … Continue reading A Struggle I Have

Faithful in Ministry

Sunday, June 14, 2015, 4:30 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Come and See.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Colossians 1:1-14 (ESV). A Beloved Servant (vv. 1-8) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the saints and faithful … Continue reading Faithful in Ministry

Practice These Things

Sunday, June 14, 2015, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Trust Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Philippians 4 (Selected vv. ESV). Be not Anxious (vv. 1, 4-7) Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the … Continue reading Practice These Things