After Jesus had died and had risen from the grave he appeared to his disciples multiple times. On one of these occasions he appeared to a small number of them while they were out fishing. The disciples came ashore, Jesus fed them breakfast, and then Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do … Continue reading Do You Love Me?
Inspirational
Weighed Down with Sins
Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 8:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind this song: Worthy is the Lamb / Darlene Zschech / Hillsong United Revelation 5:12b-13b Worthy is the Lamb Seated on the throne Crown Him now with many crowns He reign victorious High and lifted up Jesus Son of God… Wednesday, July 1, … Continue reading Weighed Down with Sins
How Beautiful
How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet … Continue reading How Beautiful
The Firm Foundation
Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 1:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Your Servant Witness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Timothy 2:8-19 (NASB). Remember Jesus Christ (vv. 8-13) Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descendant of David, according to my gospel, for which I suffer hardship … Continue reading The Firm Foundation
Abide in Him
Waiting on the Lord involves trusting in who he is, in his word, in his many promises, and in his power, sovereignty and grace in our lives to work out all things in our lives according to his plans and his purposes. Life doesn’t always make sense, and sometimes it may even seem unfair and … Continue reading Abide in Him
A Good Soldier
Monday, June 29, 2015, 6:30 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Your Servant Witness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Timothy 2:1-7 (NASB). Be Strong (vv. 1-2) You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. The things which you have heard … Continue reading A Good Soldier
Retain the Standard
Monday, June 29, 2015, 6:31 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Your New Life.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Timothy 1 (NASB). Sincere Faith (vv. 1-5) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus, … Continue reading Retain the Standard
Our Awesome God
5/25/11: I was sitting on the sofa this evening, spending some quiet time alone with God before I went to bed, and I was asking him to speak to my heart whatever he might want to say to me. The words to one of the Psalms began going through my mind about praising God, so … Continue reading Our Awesome God
Myopic
If these spiritual qualities of goodness, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection and love we possess, by the Spirit, and if they are increasing in measure in our lives, they will keep us from being ineffective or unfruitful in all practical knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ – in all intimacy of relationship, and in … Continue reading Myopic
Conforming to Godliness
Sunday, June 28, 2015, 4:09 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Timothy 6:3-16 (NASB). A Different Doctrine (vv. 3-5) If anyone advocates a different doctrine and does not agree with sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and … Continue reading Conforming to Godliness