Saturday, September 19, 2015, 5:34 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “I Sing of His Mercy.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 29 (select NASB). Siegeworks Against You (vv. 1-3) Woe, O Ariel, Ariel the city where David once camped! Add year to year, observe your feasts … Continue reading A Gift
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A Stone in Zion
Friday, September 18, 2015, 8:39 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “I Sing of His Mercy.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 28:16-29 (NASB). For the Foundation (v. 16) Therefore thus says the Lord God, “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a tested stone, A … Continue reading A Stone in Zion
I Will Uphold You
In Isaiah 41 is found a promise to God’s chosen people, Israel, which is now the church, the temple of God; Christ’s holy bride. God is promising those who are his that he has chosen us, he has not rejected us, so we don’t need to be afraid or alarmed when things begin to go … Continue reading I Will Uphold You
The Mighty Agent
Thursday, September 17, 2015, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Will Lift My Eyes.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 28:1-6 (NASB). The Proud Crown (v. 1) Woe to the proud crown of the drunkards of Ephraim, And to the fading flower of its glorious … Continue reading The Mighty Agent
He Touched My Mouth
Isaiah and Jeremiah were prophets of God in Old Testament times. When they spoke in the name of the Lord God Almighty, they spoke the exact words of God for his people, i.e. they were the word of God. All the law and the prophets were fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Jesus is the Word (see … Continue reading He Touched My Mouth
Steadfastness of Mind
Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 4:37 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Hear My Voice.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 26:1-10 (ESV). A Strong City (vv. 1-4) In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: “We have a strong city; he sets … Continue reading Steadfastness of Mind
Your Grace Divine
All that I have was given to me by the Lord Jesus. John 1:12 says that, to those who receive Jesus Christ; to those who believe on his name, he gives the right to become children of God. John 3:16 says that “God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, … Continue reading Your Grace Divine
He Gives Purpose
In this song, Jesus is speaking to us, asking us to obey his word, to follow him, to walk in all his ways, to give our hearts and lives to him, to live for him each day, and to be his servant witnesses in sharing his love, grace and his plan of salvation with others … Continue reading He Gives Purpose
As The Trumpet is Blown
Friday, September 11, 2015, 5:46 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give God the Glory.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 18 (NASB). You Will Hear It Alas, oh land of whirring wings Which lies beyond the rivers of Cush, Which sends envoys by the sea, Even … Continue reading As The Trumpet is Blown
Judgment and Revival
Thursday, September 10, 2015, 5:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put the song in mind “Myopic.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 17 (selected vv. NASB). Judgment to Fall (includes summary of vv. 1-6) God declared judgment against the city of Damascus, which was the capital city of Syria, which was … Continue reading Judgment and Revival