Waiting on the Lord involves trusting in who he is, in his word, in his many promises, and in his power, sovereignty and grace in our lives to work out all things in our lives according to his plans and his purposes. Life doesn’t always make sense, and sometimes it may even seem unfair and … Continue reading Abide in Him
Faith
A Good Soldier
Monday, June 29, 2015, 6:30 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Your Servant Witness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Timothy 2:1-7 (NASB). Be Strong (vv. 1-2) You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. The things which you have heard … Continue reading A Good Soldier
Retain the Standard
Monday, June 29, 2015, 6:31 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Your New Life.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Timothy 1 (NASB). Sincere Faith (vv. 1-5) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus, … Continue reading Retain the Standard
Our Awesome God
5/25/11: I was sitting on the sofa this evening, spending some quiet time alone with God before I went to bed, and I was asking him to speak to my heart whatever he might want to say to me. The words to one of the Psalms began going through my mind about praising God, so … Continue reading Our Awesome God
Myopic
If these spiritual qualities of goodness, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection and love we possess, by the Spirit, and if they are increasing in measure in our lives, they will keep us from being ineffective or unfruitful in all practical knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ – in all intimacy of relationship, and in … Continue reading Myopic
Conforming to Godliness
Sunday, June 28, 2015, 4:09 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Timothy 6:3-16 (NASB). A Different Doctrine (vv. 3-5) If anyone advocates a different doctrine and does not agree with sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and … Continue reading Conforming to Godliness
Child-Like Faith
5/24/11: I was sitting at the keyboard with my one year old grandson. He was playing and I was playing. Then he pushed one of those rhythm buttons on the keyboard, so I began playing a melody to fit with the rhythm. I told my grandson that I should write a song about him, and … Continue reading Child-Like Faith
Pay Close Attention
Saturday, June 27, 2015, 6:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Timothy 4 (NASB). Deceitful Spirits (vv. 1-5) But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits … Continue reading Pay Close Attention
The Devil’s Snare
Friday, June 26, 2015, 4:44 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “You are Loving and Forgiving.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Timothy 3:1-7 (NASB). It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to … Continue reading The Devil’s Snare
In All Godliness
Friday, June 26, 2015, 4:56 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “When I’m With You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Timothy 2 (NASB). Entreaties and Prayers (vv. 1-4, 8) First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf … Continue reading In All Godliness
