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
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He Reached Down
I love my Lord God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit. He is my Rock and my salvation. Jesus gave his life as a ransom for all people so that we could be forgiven our sins and could have the hope of eternal life with God in heaven. Yet, he did not die just so … Continue reading He Reached Down
Give Your All
Monday, May 11, 2015, 7:10 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Believe Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 12:1-2 (ESV). I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is … Continue reading Give Your All
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
He Lifted Our Burdens
There are many people in this world who are walking in spiritual darkness. Sin has dominion over their lives. They are in slavery to the passions of their fleshly desires. They cannot please God. They have no hope for life everlasting with God, their creator and Savior. Yet, Jesus Christ died on a cross to … Continue reading He Lifted Our Burdens
Breaking Bones
Thursday, May 7, 2015, 3:25 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “When in The Stillness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 8 (quoting vv. 18-39ESV). The Bones I woke out of a dream which relates to this passage of scripture, so I will share the dream: We … Continue reading Breaking Bones
Only In Him
As Christ’s followers, we are not to be followers of humans, but followers of God. We are not supposed to turn to human beings for help, guidance, counsel and direction in place of Jesus Christ, especially while ignoring the counsel of scripture, making humans our gods. And, we are not to form alliances (yokes; partnerships) … Continue reading Only In Him
Slaves to Righteousness
Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 7:27 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When in The Stillness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 6 (ESV). Into His Death What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we … Continue reading Slaves to Righteousness
Rest for the Weary
This song is about our eternal rest, i.e. this is about our salvation, and how it brings us into God’s eternal kingdom where we find our hope for eternal life with God. And, yet, it also speaks to our need for physical, mental and emotional rest. Jesus gives us rest when we need it. He … Continue reading Rest for the Weary
In Which We Stand
Sunday, May 3, 2015, 6:00 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When in The Stillness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 5 (quoting vv. 1-11 ESV). Access By Faith Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. … Continue reading In Which We Stand
Run With It 