Wednesday, March 2, 2016, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, to Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Luke 20:20-26 (ESV). So they watched him and sent spies, who pretended to be sincere, that they might catch him in something he said, so as … Continue reading It Backfired on Them
Fellowship
Which One Will it Be?
Tuesday, March 1, 2016, 3:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Living Water.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Luke 19:45-46 (ESV). And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who sold, saying to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be a house of … Continue reading Which One Will it Be?
Their Sin is History
Friday, February 26, 2016, 3:35 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Lifted Our Burdens.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Luke 15:11-32 (ESV). In Context (summary) In verse one we read that “sinners” were coming near to Jesus and were listening to him. The scribes and the … Continue reading Their Sin is History
Are We Counting the Cost?
Thursday, February 25, 2016, 9:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Courageous!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Luke 14:25-35 (ESV). A Hyperbole (vv. 25-27) Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and said to them, “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own … Continue reading Are We Counting the Cost?
Dressed for Action
Wednesday, February 24, 2016, 1:13 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Fully Ready!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Luke 12:35-48 (ESV). Awake When He Comes (vv. 35-40) “Stay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning, and be like men who are waiting for their master to … Continue reading Dressed for Action
Do We Desire to Follow Him?
Wednesday, February 24, 2016, 12:45 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Luke 12:1-12 (ESV). Beware Hypocrisy (vv. 1-3) In the meantime, when so many thousands of the people had gathered together that they were trampling one another, he began … Continue reading Do We Desire to Follow Him?
With My Whole Heart
Sunday, February 21, 2016, 1:21 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “A Believer’s Prayer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Luke 9:57-62 (NASB). Wherever You Go (vv. 57-58) As they were going along the road, someone said to Him, “I will follow You wherever You go.” And Jesus … Continue reading With My Whole Heart
Ready to Suffer
Saturday, February 20, 2016, 7:27 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Fully Ready.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Luke 9:18-26 (NASB). We Must Suffer (vv. 18-22) And it happened that while He was praying alone, the disciples were with Him, and He questioned them, saying, “Who do … Continue reading Ready to Suffer
She Loved Much
Friday, February 19, 2016, 12:38 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Luke 7:36-50 (NASB). She Was a Sinner (vv. 36-39) Now one of the Pharisees was requesting Him to dine with him, and He entered the Pharisee’s house … Continue reading She Loved Much
Gray Hairs
What Inspires Me to Do What I Do? February 18, 2016 I am a woman, age 66, with some gray hairs now. I have been married to the same man for nearly 44 years. We have four adult children, all married, all with children of their own. We just had our thirteenth grandchild three weeks … Continue reading Gray Hairs
Run With It 