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
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Ministers of Our God
As followers of Jesus Christ, we are all supposed to be ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is a call to all ministers of the gospel to give our all to Jesus Christ. So many ministers of the gospel are walking in the ways of the world, are following the teachings of humans, … Continue reading Ministers of Our God
The Cup We Drink
Sunday, January 10, 2016, 8:43 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 20:17-28 (NASB). Mock, Scourge and Crucify (vv. 17-19) As Jesus was about to go up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples aside by themselves, and on … Continue reading The Cup We Drink
That Man
Some of John’s disciples were envious of Jesus because, according to them, “That Man” was now baptizing people, and people were following him instead of following John. So, John set his disciples straight. He reminded them of what he had told them previously – that he was not the promised one to come, but he … Continue reading That Man
Unless
Thursday, January 7, 2016, 11:21 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Do Not Fear.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 18:1-9 (NASB). Become Like Children (vv. 1-6) At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” And … Continue reading Unless
The Things of Men
Tuesday, January 5, 2016, 5:22 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind this song: Refiner’s Fire / Doerksen, Brian Refiner's fire, my heart's one desire is to be holy; set apart for You, Lord. I choose to be holy; set apart for You, my Master, ready to do Your will. Speak, Lord, your words … Continue reading The Things of Men
Come and See
What I see at work here is that God revealed Jesus to John, John then revealed Jesus to his disciples, and two of them followed him. One of the two immediately told his brother, who he then brought to Jesus. Jesus found Philip and said, “Follow Me,” and Philip found Nathanael and told him about … Continue reading Come and See
By Your Grace
6/27/11: This is a prayer to the Lord for him to be to me all I need in order for me to serve and obey him. I am asking him to change my heart to be more like Jesus, and for him to guide my steps each day. He changed my heart when I responded … Continue reading By Your Grace
Outward vs. Inward
Sunday, January 3, 2016, 1:50 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, What Joy!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 15:1-20 (NASB). Tradition vs. The Word (vv. 1-6) Then some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, “Why do Your disciples break the tradition … Continue reading Outward vs. Inward
The Battle for Truth
God loves us so much, he sent his Son Jesus Christ to die on a cross for our sins so we could be free from eternal punishment in hell; free from slavery to sin day-to-day; and free to walk in daily fellowship with him, listening to him, and doing what he teaches us (see John … Continue reading The Battle for Truth
