Ever Trusting, Resting

Friday, February 17, 2017, 11:46 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, I am Resting, Resting.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 1 (ESV). Various Trials (vv. 1-4, 12) James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: … Continue reading Ever Trusting, Resting

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

When Burdens Grow Greater

Tuesday, December 27, 2016, 11:06 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Giveth More Grace.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 4:1-13 (ESV). Be Faithful (vv. 1-2) This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover, … Continue reading When Burdens Grow Greater

Only by His Grace

Saturday, December 24, 2016, 11:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 (NIV). Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not … Continue reading Only by His Grace

Genuine Love

Sunday, December 18, 2016, 2:48 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When in the Stillness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 12:3-21 (ESV). Practice Humility (vv. 3-8) For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly … Continue reading Genuine Love

Ignorant of Righteousness

Saturday, December 17, 2016, 7:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 10:1-17 (ESV). Zeal for God (vv. 1-4) Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. For I … Continue reading Ignorant of Righteousness

Be Alert

Monday, December 5, 2016, 10:44 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Will Uphold You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 20:16-32 (ESV). With Humility and Tears (vv. 17-21) Now from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called the elders of the church to come to him. … Continue reading Be Alert

He is Faithful

Monday, November 14, 2016, 6:28 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “His Tender Mercies.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 1:1-11 (ESV). He Had Given Commands (vv. 1-3) In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until … Continue reading He is Faithful

He Binds up Our Wounds

Friday, November 11, 2016, 12:21 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 147 (Select vv. ESV). Background God’s people had been rebellious against him. He confronted them with their sins of idolatry, rebellion, and spiritual adultery. He warned them … Continue reading He Binds up Our Wounds

Unadulterated Faith

Tuesday, August 9, 2016, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 1:19-27 (ESV). Slow to Anger (vv. 19-21) This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; … Continue reading Unadulterated Faith