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
Fellowship
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
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
Open My Heart
This song begins with a prayer from someone who is asking God to open his or her heart to receive God’s truth and to make him or her a servant, pure within. This individual has been drawn to Jesus by the Father, and has responded to that call. He or she desires to please God, … Continue reading Open My Heart
Be Diligent
Thursday, July 9, 2015, 1:53 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 3-4 (NASB). Holy Brethren (chapter 3 summary) The writer of Hebrews addressed these thoughts to “holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling.” In other words, he wrote … Continue reading Be Diligent
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
Get Ready!
Thursday, July 2, 2015, 2:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind this song: Worthy is the Lamb / Darlene Zschech / Hillsong United Revelation 5:12b-13b Thank you for the cross Lord Thank you for the price You paid Bearing all my sin and shame In love You came And gave amazing grace… Speak, … Continue reading Get Ready!
Do You Love Me?
After Jesus had died and had risen from the grave he appeared to his disciples multiple times. On one of these occasions he appeared to a small number of them while they were out fishing. The disciples came ashore, Jesus fed them breakfast, and then Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do … Continue reading Do You Love Me?
Weighed Down with Sins
Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 8:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind this song: Worthy is the Lamb / Darlene Zschech / Hillsong United Revelation 5:12b-13b Worthy is the Lamb Seated on the throne Crown Him now with many crowns He reign victorious High and lifted up Jesus Son of God… Wednesday, July 1, … Continue reading Weighed Down with Sins
The Firm Foundation
Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 1:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Your Servant Witness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Timothy 2:8-19 (NASB). Remember Jesus Christ (vv. 8-13) Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descendant of David, according to my gospel, for which I suffer hardship … Continue reading The Firm Foundation