Romans 12:14-21 ESV “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought … Continue reading Overcoming Evil with Good
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Those Who Pursue Righteousness
He’s Keeping Watch Proverbs 15:3 ESV “The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.” This is a great encouragement to us! Our God is absolutely sovereign and in control over all things. Nothing escapes his notice, and not anything can thwart his purposes. Even as evil … Continue reading Those Who Pursue Righteousness
To Show God’s Truthfulness
Romans 15:1-3 ESV “We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, ‘The reproaches of those who reproached you … Continue reading To Show God’s Truthfulness
On Some Points
Romans 15:14 ESV “I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another." If we are in Christ Jesus, by God-given faith in him, and if we have died with him to sin, and if we are living to him … Continue reading On Some Points
We Have to Say “Yes!”
Isaiah 48:1-2 ESV Hear this, O house of Jacob, who are called by the name of Israel, and who came from the waters of Judah, who swear by the name of the Lord and confess the God of Israel, but not in truth or right. For they call themselves after the holy city, and stay … Continue reading We Have to Say “Yes!”
Becoming Complete
Monday, October 16, 2017, 10:13 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Trust Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 19 (Select vv. ESV). God’s Word (vv. 7-11) The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the … Continue reading Becoming Complete
Fullness of Joy
Friday, August 25, 2017, 9:15 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Just Want to Be Where You Are.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 16 (ESV). Apart from You (vv. 1-4) Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, … Continue reading Fullness of Joy
Gospel of Grace
Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 7:20 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Songs in the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures on the subject of the gospel of God’s grace (NASB). The Gospel Message (Acts 26:16-18) But get up and stand on your feet; for this … Continue reading Gospel of Grace
His Ways, His Truth
Monday, May 29, 2017, 8:08 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Draw Me Close.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 25 (Select vv. ESV). His Ways (vv. 4-5) Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach … Continue reading His Ways, His Truth
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