Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 4:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put the song in mind, “Draw Me Close to You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 6 (NASB). Why Not Be Wronged? (vv. 1-8) Does any one of you, when he has a case against his neighbor, dare to go … Continue reading Do Not Be Deceived
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A Little Leaven
Monday, May 18, 2015, 5:28 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Draw Me Close to You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 5 (NASB). You Have Not Mourned (vv. 1-2) It is actually reported that there is immorality among you, and immorality of such a kind … Continue reading A Little Leaven
Praise Be Told!
Jesus Christ, God the Son, came to earth, took on human flesh, suffered as we suffer, and was tempted as we are tempted, yet without sin. He was despised, rejected, persecuted, abandoned, denied, betrayed, beaten, mocked and killed, although he had done no wrong. God made him who knew no sin to be sin for … Continue reading Praise Be Told!
Laodicea
“To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am … Continue reading Laodicea
I Do Not Seal My Lips
I think some of us or all of us at times get fearful when those who do evil succeed in their plans, and it is because we are not trusting in the Lord, and we are not resting in him; and/or it is because we believe somehow that evil can trump God, but it cannot! … Continue reading I Do Not Seal My Lips
Saved Through Fire
Friday, May 15, 2015, 7:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For By Grace.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 3:1-15 (NASB). What Divides Us? And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual men, but as to men of flesh, as to infants … Continue reading Saved Through Fire
The Squeeze
Thursday, May 14, 2015, 7:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Rejoice in the Lord Always.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 2 (NASB). Not in Persuasive Words And when I came to you, brethren, I did not come with superiority of speech or of wisdom, … Continue reading The Squeeze
The Message of The Cross
Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 6:45 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 (NASB). The Power of God (vv. 18-25) For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being … Continue reading The Message of The Cross
My Witnesses
“…the Lamb will overcome them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers” (Rev. 17:14). I know the Lord gave me the words and music for this song, so I first of all wanted to look at the phrase, “will be called,” in … Continue reading My Witnesses
My Heart’s Desire
Friday, May 8, 2015, 7:17 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “In That Day.” I read Romans 10 (quoting selected vv. ESV). Not According to Knowledge (quoting vv. 1-4) Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. For I bear them witness that … Continue reading My Heart’s Desire