Saturday, December 24, 2016, 11:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 (NIV). Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not … Continue reading Only by His Grace
Encouragement
The Cross and Its Message
Thursday, December 22, 2016, 10:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “As the Deer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 (NIV). Divisions and Unity (vv. 10-12) I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you … Continue reading The Cross and Its Message
A Holy People
Thursday, December 22, 2016, 2:09 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When in the Stillness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 (NIV). To Those Sanctified (vv. 1-3) Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, … Continue reading A Holy People
Are All Divisions Bad?
Wednesday, December 21, 2016, 1:44 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 16 (Select vv. ESV). Who Cause Divisions (vv. 17-18) I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles … Continue reading Are All Divisions Bad?
Stop Sleeping!
Tuesday, December 20, 2016, 3:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Have Thine Own Way, Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 13 (ESV). Subject to Authority (vv. 1-7) Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and … Continue reading Stop Sleeping!
Genuine Love
Sunday, December 18, 2016, 2:48 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When in the Stillness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 12:3-21 (ESV). Practice Humility (vv. 3-8) For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly … Continue reading Genuine Love
Becoming Like Jesus
Sunday, December 18, 2016, 7:01 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 12:1-2 (ESV). I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to … Continue reading Becoming Like Jesus
Ignorant of Righteousness
Saturday, December 17, 2016, 7:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 10:1-17 (ESV). Zeal for God (vv. 1-4) Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. For I … Continue reading Ignorant of Righteousness
If God is for Us
Friday, December 16, 2016, 9:55 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When in the Stillness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 8:26-39 (Select vv. ESV). He Intercedes for Us (vv. 26-27) Likewise, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray … Continue reading If God is for Us
Life and Peace
Thursday, December 15, 2016, 7:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 8:1-17 (ESV). According to the Spirit (vv. 1-8) There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of … Continue reading Life and Peace
