Friday, September 8, 2017, 6:37 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Cry for Mercy.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 143 (ESV). Our Prayers (vv. 1-4) Hear my prayer, O Lord; give ear to my pleas for mercy! In your faithfulness answer me, in your righteousness! … Continue reading Run to God
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My Portion
Saturday, September 2, 2017, 5:27 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee, Blessed Redeemer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 119:57-80 (NASB). Heth (vv. 57-64) The Lord is my portion; I have promised to keep Your words. I sought Your favor with all … Continue reading My Portion
The Lord Knows
Wednesday, August 23, 2017, 2:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Will Lift My Eyes.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 94 (ESV). Their Arrogant Words (vv. 1-7) O Lord, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth! Rise up, O judge of the earth; … Continue reading The Lord Knows
Fit for The Kingdom
Sunday, August 13, 2017, 11:57 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Bless This House.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures (NASB) regarding being fit for the kingdom of God. Don’t Look Back (Luke 9:57-62) As they were going along the road, someone said to Him, “I … Continue reading Fit for The Kingdom
Courage
Wednesday, July 26, 2017, 7:57 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Courageous.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures (in the NASB) on the subject of courage. With Boldness (Acts 4:27-31) “’For truly in this city there were gathered together against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You … Continue reading Courage
Born for This
Friday, May 5, 2017, 7:03 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Why are You Afraid?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 18 (quoting select vv. NASB). Prophecy Fulfilled (summary chapters 13:1-18:18) Jesus Christ, the Son of God (and God) had just been betrayed by one of his … Continue reading Born for This
A Heart Rejoicing
Thursday, May 4, 2017, 5:55 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “O Love That Will Not Let Me Go.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 16 (quoting select vv. ESV). Remember He Told Us (vv. 1-4) “These things I have spoken to you so that you may … Continue reading A Heart Rejoicing
A Present Reality
Saturday, April 22, 2017, 4:38 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Were You There?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 6 (quoting vv. 7-15 NIV). The Word Spread (vv. 7-10) So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large … Continue reading A Present Reality
Everything in Love
Thursday, January 5, 2017, 10:22 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “A Believer’s Prayer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 16:5-24 (Select vv. NIV). A Great Door (vv. 8-9) But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost, because a great door for effective work has … Continue reading Everything in Love
Do Not Be Silent
Saturday, December 3, 2016, 2:22 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “His Tender Mercies.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 18:1-17 (ESV). Building Bridges, Not Walls? (vv. 1-4) After this Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. And he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of … Continue reading Do Not Be Silent