Thursday, February 2, 2017, 7:21 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Songs in the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Thessalonians 1 (NASB). Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you … Continue reading Labor of Love
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Submitting to the Cross
Saturday, January 14, 2017, 6:30 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 12 (Select vv. NASB). A Thorn in the Flesh (vv. 7-10) Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep … Continue reading Submitting to the Cross
We Groan
Sunday, January 8, 2017, 10:13 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “More Precious Than Silver.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 5 (NASB). In This Tent (vv. 1-5) For we know that if the earthly tent which is our house is torn down, we have a … Continue reading We Groan
Peace with God
Tuesday, December 13, 2016, 1:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 5:1-2 (ESV). Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access … Continue reading Peace with God
They Will Listen
Thursday, December 8, 2016, 7:28 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 28:17-29 (NIV). After Paul gave his testimony to King Agrippa, the king told Festus that Paul could have been set free if he had not appealed to … Continue reading They Will Listen
A Pharisee
Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 9:42 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Unless You Are Born Again.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 26 (Select vv. NIV). Background (Summary Acts 25:1-26:11) Paul stood trial before Festus, but he ended up appealing to Caesar when Festus wanted to send … Continue reading A Pharisee
Forever With Us Repost
While we live on the face of this earth, we will have troubles, hardships and trials. As followers of Jesus Christ, we have an arch enemy in Satan, who is out to destroy the church. So, we should expect that we will be hated, persecuted, despised and rejected of humankind. Although Satan is our real … Continue reading Forever With Us Repost
Open Our Blinded Eyes
Thursday, November 10, 2016, 12:21 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 146 (Select vv. ESV). No Trust in Princes (vv. 3-4) Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation. When … Continue reading Open Our Blinded Eyes
Full Redemption
Sunday, November 6, 2016, 8:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 130 (NIV). There is Forgiveness (vv. 1-4) Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive … Continue reading Full Redemption
Call on Jesus
Saturday, November 5, 2016, 9:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 119:145-152 (ESV). I Call to You (vv. 145-146) With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord! I will keep your statutes. I call to … Continue reading Call on Jesus