Monday, January 25, 2016, 7:17 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Weary of Heart.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 28 (NASB). Go and Tell (vv. 1-10) Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the … Continue reading Going Against Fear
Encouragement
For Righteousness’ Sake
Sunday, January 24, 2016, 12:08 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “All Through the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 26:47-27:54 (Select vv. NASB). Betrayed with a Kiss (Matt. 26:47-50) Jesus had just celebrated the Passover with his disciples. He foretold both Judas’ betrayal of him … Continue reading For Righteousness’ Sake
Weary of Heart
"As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; And you will be comforted in Jerusalem." Isaiah 66:13 Our God is not weak. He is strong and powerful. And, yet, he is also gentle and tender like a mother hen is to her chicks. He comforts his children like a mother comforts her … Continue reading Weary of Heart
He Will Set You Free
Friday, January 22, 2016, 10:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Listen! Listen!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 26:1-30 (NASB). Jesus told his disciples that the Passover was two days away and that the “Son of Man” (a reference to himself) would be handed over to … Continue reading He Will Set You Free
Oil in My Lamp
Wednesday, January 20, 2016, 6:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “To Be Like Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 25:1-13 (NASB). “Then the kingdom of heaven will be comparable to ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of … Continue reading Oil in My Lamp
Until the Day
Tuesday, January 19, 2016, 6:15 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Search Me, O God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 24 (NASB). “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone. For the … Continue reading Until the Day
These Two
Monday, January 18, 2016 – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “No Less.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 22:34-40 (NASB). But when the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered themselves together. One of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, “Teacher, which … Continue reading These Two
To My Readers
Monday, January 18, 2016 I just want to say “Thank you” to all my readers today just for being there. You help strengthen and cheer my heart regularly. Even though we have never met face-to-face, with few exceptions, and I may never know who you are until we meet in heaven one day, I just … Continue reading To My Readers
They Lay a Trap
Sunday, January 17, 2016, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “You Raise Me Up.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 22:15-22 (NASB). Then the Pharisees went and plotted together how they might trap Him in what He said. And they sent their disciples to Him, along … Continue reading They Lay a Trap
And Went Their Way
Saturday, January 16, 2016, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Sing of His Mercy.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 22:1-14 (NASB). A Wedding Feast (vv. 1-6) Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king … Continue reading And Went Their Way
