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
Fellowship
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
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
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
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
Transformed Lives
Thursday, June 25, 2015, 5:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Timothy 1:12-20 (NASB). Formerly I Was (vv. 12-14) I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service, even … Continue reading Transformed Lives
A Good Conscience
Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 7:51 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Lord, Move Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Timothy 1:1-11 (NASB). False Doctrines (vv. 1-4) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Savior, and of Christ Jesus, who is … Continue reading A Good Conscience
A Still Small Voice
5/23/11: I was talking with the Lord about how quiet he was, and then the phrase, “a still small voice” came to mind. I remembered that God had spoken to Elijah in a “still small voice” or in a “gentle whisper” when Elijah was discouraged because of his powerful enemy who was coming against him, … Continue reading A Still Small Voice
Run With It 