8/20/12: It is difficult for me to read this passage of scripture without coming under the conviction of the Holy Spirit in one way or another. I am always growing in this area of learning to love others with God’s love. God has gifted all of his children with spiritual gifts, but if they are … Continue reading Love Never Fails
Faith
Stand in the Gate
Wednesday, October 28, 2015, 7:35 a.m. – the Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 7 (Select vv. NASB). Hear the Lord (vv. 1-4) The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying, “Stand in the gate of the Lord’s house … Continue reading Stand in the Gate
When in The Stillness
I was reading in 1 Corinthians 10 for my quiet time with the Lord on 9/26/11. The children of Israel had experienced all of God’s blessings and provisions, as well as his guidance, leadership, and protection in bringing them out of slavery, and yet God was not pleased with them because they did not obey … Continue reading When in The Stillness
Sin Addiction
Monday, October 26, 2015, 12:28 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 5 (Select vv. NASB). A Great Rebellion (vv. 1-6) “Roam to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, And look now and take note. And … Continue reading Sin Addiction
Lift up The Standard
Sunday, October 25, 2015, 2:17 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Come and See.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 4: (Selected vv. NASB). Blow the Trumpet! (vv. 5-6a) Declare in Judah and proclaim in Jerusalem, and say, “Blow the trumpet in the land; Cry aloud and … Continue reading Lift up The Standard
Trust Him
This is for Christians. It is an encouragement to wait for the Lord, to be of courage, to be strong spiritually, and to take heart when life kicks you hard and/or foes rise up against you to take you down, mainly speaking of our foe Satan. The opposite of fear is trust. This does not … Continue reading Trust Him
To The Unfaithful
Saturday, October 24, 2015, 6:30 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 2 (Selected NASB). Youthful Devotion (vv. 1-3) Now the word of the Lord came to me saying, “Go and proclaim in the ears of Jerusalem, saying, ‘Thus … Continue reading To The Unfaithful
He is Calling
Saturday, October 24, 2015, 2:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 1 (Selected vv. NASB). Do Not Fear (vv. 4-10) Now the word of the Lord came to me saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I … Continue reading He is Calling
A Monster Storm
Friday, October 23, 2015, 5:05 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Courageous!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 66 (NASB). They Did Evil (vv. 1-4) Thus says the Lord, “Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. Where then is a house you could build … Continue reading A Monster Storm
Prayers and Confessions
Thursday, October 22, 2015, 9:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “A Believer’s Prayer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 64 (NASB). Prayer for Justice (vv. 1-3) Oh, that You would rend the heavens and come down, That the mountains might quake at Your presence— As fire … Continue reading Prayers and Confessions
