Monday, August 8, 2016, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 1:1-18 (ESV). Joy in Trials (vv. 1-4) James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: … Continue reading Those Who Love Him
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Pleasing to God
Sunday, August 7, 2016, 7:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, Lead Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 13 (ESV). Brotherly Love (vv. 1-6) Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Remember those … Continue reading Pleasing to God
Grace to Help
Sunday, July 31, 2016, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 4:14-5:10 (ESV). Hold Fast (4:14-16) Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold … Continue reading Grace to Help
The Mystery of Godliness
Sunday, July 17, 2016, 7:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Is Your All on The Altar?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Timothy 3 (ESV). Although this passage of scripture is directed specifically to the subject of the spiritual qualifications of elders (overseers) and deacons, we … Continue reading The Mystery of Godliness
In Weakness
Tuesday, May 17, 2016, 5:24 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus Paid It All.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 11:17-32 (ESV). Divisions Among You (vv. 17-19) But in the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not … Continue reading In Weakness
Overconfidence
Friday, January 15, 2016, 7:50 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Not Be Silent.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 21:28-32 (NASB). Two Responses (vv. 28-31a) “But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, ‘Son, go work … Continue reading Overconfidence
Ministers of Our God
As followers of Jesus Christ, we are all supposed to be ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is a call to all ministers of the gospel to give our all to Jesus Christ. So many ministers of the gospel are walking in the ways of the world, are following the teachings of humans, … Continue reading Ministers of Our God
The Cup We Drink
Sunday, January 10, 2016, 8:43 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 20:17-28 (NASB). Mock, Scourge and Crucify (vv. 17-19) As Jesus was about to go up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples aside by themselves, and on … Continue reading The Cup We Drink
To Be Like Him
Monday, December 28, 2015, 5:50 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 11:1-6 (NIV84). After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee. When … Continue reading To Be Like Him
We are Blessed When
Blessed (def.) – “describes a believer in enviable (‘fortunate’) position from receiving God's provisions (favor) – which (literally) extend (‘make long, large’) His grace (benefits). This happens with receiving (obeying) the Lord's inbirthings of faith” (biblehub.com). Wednesday, December 16, 2015, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Pray for Them.” … Continue reading We are Blessed When