The Same Purpose

Tuesday, February 21, 2017, 11:03 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 4:1-11 (NASB). Arm Yourselves (vv. 1-2) Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because he who has suffered … Continue reading The Same Purpose

When Sorrow Comes

Tuesday, February 21, 2017, 9:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Look to God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 3 (select vv. NASB). Be Harmonious (vv. 8-9) To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit; not returning evil … Continue reading When Sorrow Comes

Out of Darkness

Monday, February 20, 2017, 11:11 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read I Peter 2:1-8 (NASB). Put off Put on (vv. 1-3) Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, like newborn babies, … Continue reading Out of Darkness

Our Stay on Earth

Monday, February 20, 2017, 4:46 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “In Holiness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 1:13-25 (NASB). Prepare Your Minds (vv. 13-16) Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought … Continue reading Our Stay on Earth

By God’s Power

Sunday, February 19, 2017, 11:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 1:1-5 (ESV). For Obedience (vv. 1-2) Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, … Continue reading By God’s Power

Faith and Works

Saturday, February 18, 2017, 8:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Saved, Saved.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 2:14-26 (ESV). What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or … Continue reading Faith and Works

Ever Trusting, Resting

Friday, February 17, 2017, 11:46 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, I am Resting, Resting.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 1 (ESV). Various Trials (vv. 1-4, 12) James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: … Continue reading Ever Trusting, Resting

Share His Holiness

Thursday, February 16, 2017, 6:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “In Faithfulness He Leads Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 12:4-17 (NASB). For Discipline (vv. 4-11) You have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood in your striving against sin; and you have … Continue reading Share His Holiness

Heart Issues

Wednesday, February 15, 2017, 5:06 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Look to God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 12:1-3 (NASB). Which so Easily Entangles (v. 1) Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance … Continue reading Heart Issues

A Sincere Heart

Wednesday, February 15, 2017, 8:31 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Old Rugged Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 7-10 (quoting 10:19-31, 35-39 NASB). With Full Assurance (vv. 19-25) Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, … Continue reading A Sincere Heart