You Alone

Thursday, September 1, 2016, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “As the Deer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 2:1-7 (ESV). “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among … Continue reading You Alone

Addictive Personality

Sunday, August 28, 2016, 5:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, Lead Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 John 4 (ESV). Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out … Continue reading Addictive Personality

We Lay Down our Lives

Friday, August 26, 2016, 3:16 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 John 3:1-18 (ESV). To Be Like Him (vv. 1-3) See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called … Continue reading We Lay Down our Lives

Arm Yourselves

Thursday, August 18, 2016, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “As The Deer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 4 (ESV). For the Will of God (3:18; 4:1-6) For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us … Continue reading Arm Yourselves

No Works?

Friday, August 12, 2016, 4:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Zeal for Your House.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 2:14-26 (NASB). Dead Faith (vv. 14-17) What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith … Continue reading No Works?

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

Those Who Love Him

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

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

Walk to Please God

Saturday, July 9, 2016, 4:47 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 (ESV). Encouraging Others (v. 1) Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you … Continue reading Walk to Please God

Steadfastness of Hope

Tuesday, July 5, 2016, 7:24 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Thessalonians 1 (ESV). Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. … Continue reading Steadfastness of Hope