This is a song about how Jesus paid the debt for our sins, and how we should praise him and adore him for dying for our sins, and for offering us the free gift of salvation from sins. Oh, how I praise and thank the Lord Jesus for saving me from my sins. I thank … Continue reading The Debt We Owe
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They Conspire Against
Wednesday, December 30, 2015, 4:45 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Keeps Me Singing.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 12:14-21 (NASB). But the Pharisees went out and conspired against Him, as to how they might destroy Him. But Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. … Continue reading They Conspire Against
Against the Flow
Monday, December 28, 2015, 9:11 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “In Faithfulness He Leads Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 11:12-19, 28-30 (NIV84). Forcefully Advancing (vv. 12-15) From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and … Continue reading Against the Flow
To Be Like Him
Monday, December 28, 2015, 5:50 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 11:1-6 (NIV84). After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee. When … Continue reading To Be Like Him
A People Divided
There are so many things which divide us as a nation, as a people, and as the children of God. We are divided by hatred, violence, political affiliation, denomination, race, religion, social status, culture, belief systems, etc. We are also divided by greed, love of power, idolatry, spiritual (and physical) adultery, wars of men, lies, … Continue reading A People Divided
Shrewd as Serpents
Sunday, December 27, 2015, 2:50 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “To Be Like Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 10 (Selected NASB). As Sheep Among Wolves (v. 16) “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents … Continue reading Shrewd as Serpents
Follow Him
Jesus said that if anyone would come after him, to be one of his followers, he (or she) must first of all deny (disallow; repudiate; forbid) himself, i.e. renounce his life of sin, selfishness, and following his own will and way for his life. He must take up his cross daily, i.e. he must daily … Continue reading Follow Him
Oh, What Joy!
“At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and all the nations of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky, with power and great glory. And he will send his angels with a loud trumpet call, and … Continue reading Oh, What Joy!
The Way is Narrow
Wednesday, December 23, 2015, 5:28 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Should I Not Preach Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 7:13-14, 21-27 (NASB). Wide and Narrow (vv. 13-14) “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads … Continue reading The Way is Narrow
Our Righteousness
Thursday, December 17, 2015, 1:00 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “No Less.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 5:17-20 (NASB). “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. For truly I say … Continue reading Our Righteousness
