The Bible teaches us that “God so loved the world that he gave his one and only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (Jn. 3:16). Jesus Christ is God’s gift to us. He is the Gift of God. All else flows from Him. God the Father sent … Continue reading Gift of God
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Until I Entered
Tuesday, October 25, 2016, midnight – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 73 (Select vv. NIV). God is Good (v. 1) A psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure … Continue reading Until I Entered
My Strong Refuge
Monday, October 24, 2016, 8:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, I am Resting, Resting.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 71 (Select vv. NIV). Rescue Me (vv. 1-4, 7-9) In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. In your … Continue reading My Strong Refuge
Save Me
Sunday, October 23, 2016, 5:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “More Love to Thee, O Christ.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 69 (Select vv. ESV). Up to My Neck (vv. 1-4a) Save me, O God! For the waters have come up to my neck. I … Continue reading Save Me
He is Awesome!
Saturday, October 22, 2016, 4:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross” and then, “More Love to Thee, O Christ.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 66 (Select vv. ESV). Come and See (vv. 5-7) Come and see what God has done: he is awesome … Continue reading He is Awesome!
Hear my Voice, Lord
Friday, October 21, 2016, 2:35 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Hear My Voice.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 64 (ESV). Their Evil Purpose (vv. 1-6) Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy. Hide me from the … Continue reading Hear my Voice, Lord
Keep Singing
Friday, October 21, 2016, 2:24 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Keeps Me Singing.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 63:1-8 (ESV). I Seek You (vv. 1-2) O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for … Continue reading Keep Singing
God Only
Thursday, October 20, 2016, 5:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When I Am Afraid.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 62 (Select vv. ESV). On the Attack (vv. 3-4) How long will all of you attack a man to batter him, like a leaning wall, a … Continue reading God Only
A Raised Standard
Wednesday, October 19, 2016, 8:12 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Am Willing, Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 60 (Select vv. NIV). Restore Us! (vv. 1-4) You have rejected us, God, and burst upon us; you have been angry—now restore us! You have shaken … Continue reading A Raised Standard
After My Blood
Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 5:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When I Am Afraid.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 58-59 (Select vv. NIV). Their Venom (Ps. 58:1-5) Do you rulers indeed speak justly? Do you judge people with equity? No, in your heart you devise … Continue reading After My Blood