Wednesday, September 27, 2017, 4:22 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Before the Throne of God Above.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 8:26-39 (NASB). To whom are these words addressed? They are addressed to those of us who have been crucified with Christ in death to … Continue reading For and Against
Holy Spirit
Sound an Alarm
Wednesday, September 20, 2017, 7:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Trust Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Joel 2 (Select vv. ESV). Warning of Judgment (vv. 1-3, 11) Blow a trumpet in Zion; sound an alarm on my holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the … Continue reading Sound an Alarm
He Dwells Within Us
Wednesday, September 6, 2017, 5:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 14 (Select vv. ESV). Another Helper (vv. 15-17) “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he … Continue reading He Dwells Within Us
Fullness of Joy
Friday, August 25, 2017, 9:15 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Just Want to Be Where You Are.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 16 (ESV). Apart from You (vv. 1-4) Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, … Continue reading Fullness of Joy
If in Fact
Tuesday, August 22, 2017, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 8:1-17 (ESV). Flesh and Spirit (vv. 1-8) There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the … Continue reading If in Fact
The Goodness of God
Wednesday, August 9, 2017, 5:13 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 27 (Select vv. NASB). My Salvation (vv. 1-3) The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the defense … Continue reading The Goodness of God
Hunger and Thirst
Tuesday, July 25, 2017, 9:30 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures (in the NASB) on the subject of spiritual hunger and thirst. For Righteousness (Matt. 5:6) “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they … Continue reading Hunger and Thirst
Stand and Obey
Sunday, May 7, 2017, 8:08 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Be Strong and Take Courage.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 5:17-33 (Select vv. NIV). Go, Stand! (vv. 17-20) Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, … Continue reading Stand and Obey
What a Change!
Monday, April 24, 2017, 9:47 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 9:1-20 (NIV). Murderous Threats (vv. 1-2) Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest and … Continue reading What a Change!
Pure Minds
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 – I woke this morning around 2:00 a.m. The passage of scripture from 2 Peter 3:9 was in my mind, concerning God’s patience toward us, he being willing that none should perish, but that all should come to repentance. I believe the Lord put that scripture in my mind because he … Continue reading Pure Minds