When God says in his Word that we are to be holy as he is holy, he means that we are to be separate from (different, unlike) this sinful world, because we are becoming like Jesus. His idea of worship of him is that we offer our lives to him as living sacrifices, holy and … Continue reading In Holiness
Fellowship
Ears to Hear
Saturday, January 30, 2016, 7:38 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give God the Glory.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Mark 4:1-20 (ESV). The Parable (vv. 1-9) Again he began to teach beside the sea. And a very large crowd gathered about him, so that he got … Continue reading Ears to Hear
Come to Jesus
Friday, January 29, 2016, 4:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Me Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Mark 1:35-2:17 (Select vv. NASB). He Preached (Mk. 1:35-39) In the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went away to … Continue reading Come to Jesus
Preaching the Gospel
Thursday, January 28, 2016, 5:13 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “What the Lord Says.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Mark 1:14-20 (NASB). Repent and Believe (vv. 14-15) Now after John had been taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, and saying, … Continue reading Preaching the Gospel
Going Against Fear
Monday, January 25, 2016, 7:17 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Weary of Heart.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 28 (NASB). Go and Tell (vv. 1-10) Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the … Continue reading Going Against Fear
These Two
Monday, January 18, 2016 – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “No Less.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 22:34-40 (NASB). But when the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered themselves together. One of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, “Teacher, which … Continue reading These Two
God is Merciful
Monday, January 11, 2016, 5:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I will Lift my Eyes.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 20:29-34 (NASB). As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed Him. And two blind men sitting by the road, hearing that Jesus was passing … Continue reading God is Merciful
Nothing Can Separate Us
Based off Romans 8:28-39 This is one of the greatest and most precious promises of scripture which applies to those whom God is for, who are in Christ Jesus by faith, who love God, and who have been called according to his purposes; who walk not after the flesh, but according to the Spirit. Nothing … Continue reading Nothing Can Separate Us
In Faithfulness He Leads Me
Our God is a faithful God. He fulfills all his promises and all that he has said that he will do. He is completely truthful and trustworthy. We can depend on him. He loves us with an unconditional love that surpasses our human understanding. His wisdom is fathomless; his mercies unending. His word is absolutely … Continue reading In Faithfulness He Leads Me
Follow Him
Jesus said that if anyone would come after him, to be one of his followers, he (or she) must first of all deny (disallow; repudiate; forbid) himself, i.e. renounce his life of sin, selfishness, and following his own will and way for his life. He must take up his cross daily, i.e. he must daily … Continue reading Follow Him
Run With It 