Paul said that he was compelled by the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, not knowing what would happen to him there. He said, “I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is … Continue reading Fully Ready
Faith
Paradigm Shift
Sunday, July 12, 2015, 8:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 10:19-31 (NASB). What it Means As I was getting ready to sit down to write up what the Lord was teaching me from his word today, he … Continue reading Paradigm Shift
His Loving Arms
5/31/11: I was babysitting my one year old grandson at his house yesterday. He had a stuffed toy musical turtle that played notes when you pressed on the squares, with notes pictured on the squares. So, I began playing notes for my grandson when this tune began to form. So, I recorded it from the … Continue reading His Loving Arms
Press on to Maturity
Saturday, July 11, 2015, 6:33 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 5:11-6:12 (NASB). The Elementary Principles (5:11-14) Concerning him we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of … Continue reading Press on to Maturity
My Heart’s Desire
Paul said his heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites (his own people) was that they may be saved. I concur with him, in that is my desire, as well, for my family members, friends, neighbors and the people of this world to come to know Christ Jesus as Lord and as Savior … Continue reading My Heart’s Desire
My Prayer
When we accept God’s invitation to his great salvation by his grace, through faith in Jesus Christ, who died on the cross for our sins, he indwells us with his Holy Spirit. We now have the Spirit of God within us leading, guiding, counseling, helping and directing us in the ways of the Lord and … Continue reading My Prayer
By the Grace of God
Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 5:55 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Worthy is the Lamb.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 2:5-18 (NASB). With Glory and Honor (vv. 5-8) For He did not subject to angels the world to come, concerning which we are speaking. But one … Continue reading By the Grace of God
Drifters Beware
Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 5:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 2:1-4 (NASB). Pay Close Attention (v. 1) For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do … Continue reading Drifters Beware
Should I Not Preach Jesus
Jesus said that we are to go into all of the world and to make disciples of him of all nations, baptizing and teaching them to obey all that he has commanded us (See Mt. 28:18-20). He said that when the Spirit of God comes upon us, whom we receive when we believe in Jesus … Continue reading Should I Not Preach Jesus
Your Salvation
Isaiah 30:1-5, 15, 18 (NIV 1984): Woe to the Obstinate Nation “Woe to the obstinate children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out plans that are not mine, forming an alliance, but not by my Spirit, heaping sin upon sin; who go down to Egypt without consulting me; who look for help to Pharaoh’s … Continue reading Your Salvation
