Coming to faith in Jesus Christ means so much more than just Jesus forgiving us of our sins so that we can go to heaven one day. When we trust Jesus to be our Lord and Savior, we give our whole heart and devotion to him to obey him, to forsake our former lives of … Continue reading A Believer’s Prayer
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A Forgetful Hearer?
Thursday, July 27, 2017, 8:29 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 1:21-25 (NASB). Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls. But … Continue reading A Forgetful Hearer?
Slavery to Sin
Friday, July 21, 2017, 5:13 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Reached Down.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read varied scriptures (in the ESV) on the subject of slavery to sin. Practicing Sin (Jn. 8:34; Ro. 1:28-32; Gal. 5:19-21) “Jesus answered them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to … Continue reading Slavery to Sin
A Missionary Call
Thursday, July 13, 2017, 11:11 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “It All Depends.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read several scriptures (in the ESV) on the subject of the call of God on our lives. Send Me (Isaiah 6:8-9a) And I heard the voice of the Lord … Continue reading A Missionary Call
Are You Free?
Monday, July 3, 2017, 5:52 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Songs in The Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures (in the ESV) on the subject of freedom in Christ Jesus. What is Freedom? I think most of us, who have any knowledge of scripture, … Continue reading Are You Free?
But When…
Friday, June 30, 2017, 5:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When in The Stillness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Titus 3:1-11 (Select vv. ESV). Every Good Work (vv. 1-2) Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every … Continue reading But When…
Are We Slaves?
Monday, June 26, 2017, 2:02 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Your Grace Divine.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 6 (ESV). Died with Christ (vv. 1-11) What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can … Continue reading Are We Slaves?
Put On the New
Friday, June 23, 2017, 7:51 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “To My Beloved.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Ephesians 4:17-24 (NASB). No Longer (vv. 17-19) So this I say, and affirm together with the Lord, that you walk no longer just as the Gentiles also walk, … Continue reading Put On the New
Gospel of Grace
Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 7:20 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Songs in the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures on the subject of the gospel of God’s grace (NASB). The Gospel Message (Acts 26:16-18) But get up and stand on your feet; for this … Continue reading Gospel of Grace
Distortions of Truth
Monday, June 19, 2017, 3:38 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “A Believer’s Prayer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Galatians 1 (NASB). To Rescue Us (vv. 1-5) Paul, an apostle (not sent from men nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ and God the … Continue reading Distortions of Truth
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