Thursday, March 17, 2016, 3:18 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “I Will Lift My Eyes.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 11 (select vv. ESV). https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+11&version=ESV Take Your Burdens (vv. 1-4) Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her … Continue reading My Helper
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In Appearance Only
Thursday, January 14, 2016, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Our Eyes on Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 21:18-22 (NASB). Only Leaves (vv. 18-19) Now in the morning, when He was returning to the city, He became hungry. Seeing a lone fig tree by … Continue reading In Appearance Only
Who is Jesus?
Wednesday, January 13, 2016, 5:20 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 21:10-13 (NASB). Who is This? (vv. 10-11) When He had entered Jerusalem, all the city was stirred, saying, “Who is this?” And the crowds were … Continue reading Who is Jesus?
Nothing Can Separate Us
Based off Romans 8:28-39 This is one of the greatest and most precious promises of scripture which applies to those whom God is for, who are in Christ Jesus by faith, who love God, and who have been called according to his purposes; who walk not after the flesh, but according to the Spirit. Nothing … Continue reading Nothing Can Separate Us
Follow Him
Jesus said that if anyone would come after him, to be one of his followers, he (or she) must first of all deny (disallow; repudiate; forbid) himself, i.e. renounce his life of sin, selfishness, and following his own will and way for his life. He must take up his cross daily, i.e. he must daily … Continue reading Follow Him
Why Worry?
Tuesday, December 22, 2015, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Onward Christian Soldiers.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 6:25-34 (NASB). Fuss, Fear, and Fret (vv. 25-32) “For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will … Continue reading Why Worry?
Why So Downcast?
This song is based off Psalm 42. The psalmist was downcast due to some trying and difficult times in his life. He may have been in exile. He was suffering greatly. The storms and tempests of his life were sweeping over him like a flood. He felt forgotten by God. He questioned why he must … Continue reading Why So Downcast?
Good and Bad
Sunday, November 8, 2015, 10:22 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Heart’s Desire.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 24 (NASB). Two Baskets (vv. 1-3) After Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had carried away captive Jeconiah the son of Jehoiakim, king of Judah, and the officials of … Continue reading Good and Bad
For Like Grass
Monday, November 2, 2015, 7:10 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Do Not Seal My Lips.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 12:9-17 (NASB). A Speckled Bird (vv. 9-11) “Is My inheritance like a speckled bird of prey to Me? Are the birds of prey against … Continue reading For Like Grass
Blessed Are You
We are blessed (favored; cared for; provided for; protected; and/or gifted) of God when we are poor (humble) in spirit, when we hunger and thirst after righteousness, when we have sorrow and anguish in our hearts over lost sinners or wandering Christians, and when we are hated and rejected because of our faith in and … Continue reading Blessed Are You
Run With It 