Thursday, October 22, 2015, 9:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “A Believer’s Prayer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 64 (NASB). Prayer for Justice (vv. 1-3) Oh, that You would rend the heavens and come down, That the mountains might quake at Your presence— As fire … Continue reading Prayers and Confessions
Healing
Never Keep Silent
Monday, October 19, 2015, 3:13 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Your Grace Divine.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 62 (NASB). For Zion’s Sake (v. 1) For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, And for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep quiet, Until her righteousness … Continue reading Never Keep Silent
Release from Darkness
Sunday, October 18, 2015, 10:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Your Grace Divine.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 61:1-3 (NASB). The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, Because the Lord has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent … Continue reading Release from Darkness
A False Image
Friday, October 16, 2015, 8:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Letters.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 59:15-20 (NASB). Truth is Lacking (v. 15a) Yes, truth is lacking; And he who turns aside from evil makes himself a prey. The president of the United States … Continue reading A False Image
He Gives Strength
Wednesday, October 14, 2015, 7:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Hideth My Soul.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 58:1-12 (NASB). Cry Loudly (vv. 1-3a) “Cry loudly, do not hold back; Raise your voice like a trumpet, And declare to My people their transgression And … Continue reading He Gives Strength
The Heart of the Contrite
Tuesday, October 13, 2015, 11:09 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 57 (Selected vv. NASB). Offspring of an Adulterer (vv. 3-4, 6c-8) “But come here, you sons of a sorceress, Offspring of an adulterer and a prostitute. “Against … Continue reading The Heart of the Contrite
Are You Thirsty?
Tuesday, October 13, 2015, 9:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I’d Rather Have Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 55 (Selected NASB). Come to the Waters (v. 1) “Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the waters; And you who have no money come, buy … Continue reading Are You Thirsty?
Fear Not
I was reading in Philippians 4 following a time of prayer in which I was bringing to the Lord some concerns in my life. And, the Lord encouraged me with the words of that passage of scripture with regard to what I was going through, and with regard to what I was bringing before him … Continue reading Fear Not
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
So It Will Stand
Sunday, September 6, 2015, 6:39 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Blessed Are You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 14:24-27 (NASB). The Lord of hosts has sworn saying, “Surely, just as I have intended so it has happened, and just as I have planned so it … Continue reading So It Will Stand