Isaiah 6:8-10 ESV And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.” And he said, “Go, and say to this people: “‘Keep on hearing, but do not understand; keep on seeing, but do not perceive.’ Make the … Continue reading Always Hearing but Not Listening
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Are We Listening?
James 1:19-21 ESV Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. … Continue reading Are We Listening?
A Still Small Voice
I was talking with the Lord about how quiet he was, and then the phrase, “a still small voice” came to mind. I remembered that God had spoken to Elijah in a “still small voice” or in a “gentle whisper.” That was when Elijah was discouraged because of his powerful enemy who was coming against … Continue reading A Still Small Voice
Church of The West
The Lord Jesus led me to read John 10 (Select vv. ESV). Is the western church in these last days what God intends for his church? Are we living up to the potential for which he created us and saved us? “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by … Continue reading Church of The West
Following Jesus
Tuesday, June 27, 2017, 7:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read select scriptures (in the NASB) on the subject of following Jesus. Fishers of Men (Matt. 4:18-22) Now as Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw two … Continue reading Following Jesus
Do We Forget?
Sunday, May 14, 2017, 5:14 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 1:19-27 (ESV). Quick to Hear (vv. 19-21) Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger … Continue reading Do We Forget?
Walk in The Way
Friday, April 14, 2017, 8:08 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Malachi 2 (Select vv. ESV). If You Don’t Listen (vv. 1-3) “And now, O priests, this command is for you. If you will not listen, if you will … Continue reading Walk in The Way