In Harmony

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, contributing to the needs of the … Continue reading In Harmony

Our Only God

The Lord Jesus led me to read Psalm 95 (vv. 1-7a NIV). Do you ever feel saddened by circumstances or by how people respond to you? You know what God has called you to do. You know the words of encouragement he has whispered in your heart. You heard him clearly. There is no doubt … Continue reading Our Only God

“I Can’t!”

The Lord Jesus led me to read Psalm 1 (vv. 1-3 ESV). When I was a child, I had few people, if any, to encourage me that I could do anything other than maybe sing. I was the middle child of five children in my family. And, I had a father who didn’t think much … Continue reading “I Can’t!”

Called for This Purpose

Monday, November 13, 2017, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee, Blessed Redeemer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 2:13-25 (NASB). Our Freedom (vv. 13-17) Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the … Continue reading Called for This Purpose

Our Chief

Thursday, November 9, 2017, 6:28 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Trust and Obey.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 2 (Quoting select vv. NASB). The Chief Mountain (vv. 1-2) The word which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. Now it will come … Continue reading Our Chief

Devoted to God

Sunday, November 5, 2017, 5:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Total Praise.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures on the subject of being devoted to God (NIV/NASB). Devoted – dedicated, fervent, zealous, loyal, faithful, committed, dutiful. Faithful to the Lord Matthew 6:24: “No one can … Continue reading Devoted to God

Stay Awake!

Saturday, November 4, 2017, 11:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Just Are You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 16:13-15 (NASB). And I saw coming out of the mouth of the dragon and out of the mouth of the beast and out of the mouth of … Continue reading Stay Awake!

Deeply Despised

Thursday, October 12, 2017, 9:44 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 49 (quoting vv. 5-10 ESV). His Servant (vv. 5-6) And now the Lord says, he who formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring … Continue reading Deeply Despised

A True Heart

Sunday, September 24, 2017, 6:39 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee, Blessed Redeemer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 10 (Select vv. ESV). Draw Near (vv. 19-22) Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of … Continue reading A True Heart

United by Faith

Monday, September 11, 2017, 5:01 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Lord’s Anointed.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 4:1-13 (NASB). Therefore, let us fear if, while a promise remains of entering His rest, any one of you may seem to have come short of it. … Continue reading United by Faith