War, politics, lies, betrayal, the murdering of innocents, our young men and women in uniform dying on a battle field via men of power; takeovers of nations, riots and lawlessness, sin abounding, the church asleep or complacent for the most part; the gospel diluted, and do we even notice? Through all that is going on … Continue reading For Our Nation
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Nations Rage
Psalm 2:1-3 ESV Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying, “Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.” Rev. 11:2 ESV: “…but do not measure … Continue reading Nations Rage
Not as Man Sees
1 Samuel 16:7 NASB But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” Half-Obedience Summary 1 Samuel 15 God … Continue reading Not as Man Sees
See His Footprints
The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the Lord; He turns it wherever He wishes. Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the hearts. To do righteousness and justice Is desired by the Lord more than sacrifice. Haughty eyes and a proud heart, The … Continue reading See His Footprints
Our Chief
Thursday, November 9, 2017, 6:28 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Trust and Obey.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 2 (Quoting select vv. NASB). The Chief Mountain (vv. 1-2) The word which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. Now it will come … Continue reading Our Chief
They Rise Up
Friday, April 21, 2017, 9:09 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Why are You Afraid?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 4:23-31 (NIV). On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said … Continue reading They Rise Up
The Side Walk
Tuesday, April 11, 2017, 4:50 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Zechariah 11 (quoting vv. 1-3 ESV). Open your doors, O Lebanon, that the fire may devour your cedars! Wail, O cypress, for the cedar has fallen, for the … Continue reading The Side Walk
The Pride of the Nations will Fall
The Pride of the Nations Will Fall Like a Stately Tree Fell at the White House 6/27/06 Yesterday morning I caught a glimpse of the news on TV in the morning while I was trying to wake my brain up in order to have my quiet time with God. Evidently a very large, stately tree … Continue reading The Pride of the Nations will Fall
They Tread Underfoot
Thursday, March 9, 2017, 5:55 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Should I Not Preach Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 11:2-6 (NASB). Given to the Nations (v. 2) Leave out the court which is outside the temple and do not measure it, for it has … Continue reading They Tread Underfoot
