Hang in There!

Friday, May 29, 2015, 9:00 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Fully Ready,” and the song “All Through the Night.” Each of these songs speaks of persecution of the Lord’s servants. Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 7:2-16 (ESV). Make Room (vv. 1-5) Make room in … Continue reading Hang in There!

Why Are You Afraid?

Many throughout the world are presently being severely persecuted for their faith in Jesus Christ and for their testimonies for the gospel of Jesus Christ. Numerous saints of God are being martyred because they refuse to deny the name of Jesus Christ, they refuse to bow to the world’s system, and because they will not … Continue reading Why Are You Afraid?

If You Love Me

Jesus speaking: “If you love me, you will obey what I command. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever— the Spirit of truth." ~ John 14:15-17a "Jesus replied, 'If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we … Continue reading If You Love Me

The God of All Comfort

Monday, May 25, 2015, 8:35 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “He Lifted Our Burdens.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 (ESV). To Comfort Those Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God … Continue reading The God of All Comfort

The Letters

Some of us, who call ourselves Christians today, may identify with one of these seven churches in Revelation more than another. Some of us may be ones who do a lot of the right things but we have forsaken our Lord because we are operating from the flesh and not from the Spirit of God. … Continue reading The Letters

Songs in the Night

As I was writing the words to this song, as the Lord Jesus was giving them to me, I was picturing in my mind the persecuted church throughout the world either in prison or in hiding, singing songs of praise to their God for his great salvation. I pictured that the night truly symbolized a … Continue reading Songs in the Night

He Gifts Us

Friday, May 22, 2015, 6:24 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Keeps Me Singing.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 12 (NASB). The Gifts (vv. 4-11) Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are varieties of ministries, and the same … Continue reading He Gifts Us

Courageous!

Jesus Christ, God the Son, came to earth, took on human flesh, suffered as we suffer, and was tempted as we are tempted, yet without sin. He was despised and rejected of humankind, a man of sorrows and familiar with suffering. He was crucified on a cross, although he had done no wrong. When he … Continue reading Courageous!