Saturday, February 18, 2017, 8:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Saved, Saved.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 2:14-26 (ESV). What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or … Continue reading Faith and Works
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Because of His Mercy
Saturday, February 11, 2017, 5:34 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Titus 3:1-11 (NIV). Whatever is Good (vv. 1-2) Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is … Continue reading Because of His Mercy
Remain Steadfast
Tuesday, January 17, 2017, 10:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Galatians 5:1-15 (NASB). Keep Standing Firm (v. 1) It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a … Continue reading Remain Steadfast
Pleasing God or Humans?
Sunday, January 15, 2017, 8:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Galatians 1 (Select vv. NASB). From this Present Evil Age (vv. 1-5) Paul, an apostle (not sent from men nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ … Continue reading Pleasing God or Humans?
Life and Peace
Thursday, December 15, 2016, 7:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 8:1-17 (ESV). According to the Spirit (vv. 1-8) There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of … Continue reading Life and Peace
Making Idols of Humans
Sunday, November 20, 2016, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Only Want to Be with You.” This is a secular song, so I inquired of the Lord as to its purpose. The Bible lesson here will bear that out, I believe. Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I … Continue reading Making Idols of Humans
Open Our Blinded Eyes
Thursday, November 10, 2016, 12:21 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 146 (Select vv. ESV). No Trust in Princes (vv. 3-4) Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation. When … Continue reading Open Our Blinded Eyes
Call on Jesus
Saturday, November 5, 2016, 9:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 119:145-152 (ESV). I Call to You (vv. 145-146) With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord! I will keep your statutes. I call to … Continue reading Call on Jesus
They Surround Me
Tuesday, November 1, 2016, 8:09 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 118 (Select vv. NASB). I Will Not Fear (vv. 5-9) From my distress I called upon the Lord; The Lord answered me and set me in a … Continue reading They Surround Me
Gift of God
The Bible teaches us that “God so loved the world that he gave his one and only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (Jn. 3:16). Jesus Christ is God’s gift to us. He is the Gift of God. All else flows from Him. God the Father sent … Continue reading Gift of God