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
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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
How We Walk
Monday, June 20, 2016, 8:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Have Thine Own Way, Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Ephesians 5:1-21 (ESV). Imitators of God (vv. 1-2) Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave … Continue reading How We Walk
All the Fullness
Saturday, June 18, 2016, 10:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Ephesians 3 (NIV). One Body in Christ (vv. 1-6) For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— Surely … Continue reading All the Fullness
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