Monday, August 29, 2016, 4:53 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “It Is Well.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 3 John 1:1-12 (ESV). Well with My Soul (vv. 1-4) The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. Beloved, I pray that all may go … Continue reading Workers for the Truth
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No Works?
Friday, August 12, 2016, 4:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Zeal for Your House.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 2:14-26 (NASB). Dead Faith (vv. 14-17) What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith … Continue reading No Works?
Becoming Mature
Sunday, June 19, 2016, 3:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Ephesians 4:1-24 (Select vv. ESV). Worthy of the Calling (vv. 1-7) I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the … Continue reading Becoming Mature
All the Fullness
Saturday, June 18, 2016, 10:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Ephesians 3 (NIV). One Body in Christ (vv. 1-6) For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— Surely … Continue reading All the Fullness
Of Men or Of God?
Wednesday, June 8, 2016, 4:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put the song in mind, “Believe Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Galatians 1:1-10 (ESV). Not from Men (vv. 1-2a) Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the … Continue reading Of Men or Of God?
The Sufficiency of God’s Grace
Monday, June 6, 2016, 5:32 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “All Through the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 11-12 (Select vv. ESV). Hardships and Persecutions (11:24-29) Five times I received at the hands of the Jews the forty lashes less one. Three times … Continue reading The Sufficiency of God’s Grace
Giving Generously
Saturday, June 4, 2016, 5:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 9 (ESV). The Grace of Giving (summary 2 Co. 8:1-9:5) Paul addressed the Corinthian church here in the matter of giving generously to fellow … Continue reading Giving Generously
Through Honor and Dishonor
Wednesday, June 1, 2016, 10:36 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “All Through the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Co. 6:3-7:1 (ESV). As Servants of God (6:3-10) We put no obstacle in anyone's way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, but … Continue reading Through Honor and Dishonor
Now is The Time
Wednesday, June 1, 2016, 5:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2 (ESV). The Fear of the Lord (5:11-15) Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade others. But what we are is known to God, … Continue reading Now is The Time
Fully Devoted
Thursday, May 26, 2016, 4:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “A Believer’s Prayer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 15 (select vv. ESV). Jesus Christ is not only God’s Son, but he is God, the second person of our triune God – Father, Son and … Continue reading Fully Devoted