Monday, November 13, 2017, 6:00 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 1 Peter 2:13-25 (NASB). Our Freedom (vv. 13-17) Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the … Continue reading Called for This Purpose
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Your Will, My God
Saturday, October 21, 2017, 3:59 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 40 (Select vv. NIV). He Lifted Me Out (vv. 1-3) I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He … Continue reading Your Will, My God
Against the Righteous
Thursday, October 19, 2017, 9:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Wait.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 37:1-15 (NIV). The Wicked Plot (vv. 12-15) The wicked plot against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them; but the Lord laughs at the wicked, for he knows … Continue reading Against the Righteous
Keep His Way
Saturday, August 26, 2017, 4:57 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Great is Thy Faithfulness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 37 (Select vv. ESV). Trust in Him (vv. 3-6) Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in … Continue reading Keep His Way
Wait Patiently
Sunday, July 30, 2017, 9:15 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Letters.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 37:1-11 (ESV). Fret Not! (vv. 1-2, 7) Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass and wither … Continue reading Wait Patiently
The Faith We Profess
Monday, June 5, 2017, 7:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Blessed Assurance.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Colossians 1 (Select vv. NASB). Our Faith (vv. 3-8) We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, since we heard of … Continue reading The Faith We Profess
Pure Minds
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 – I woke this morning around 2:00 a.m. The passage of scripture from 2 Peter 3:9 was in my mind, concerning God’s patience toward us, he being willing that none should perish, but that all should come to repentance. I believe the Lord put that scripture in my mind because he … Continue reading Pure Minds
Ice Born Again
Friday, February 24, 2017, 8:15 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Trust Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Peter 3 (NASB). Mockers will Come (vv. 1-7) This is now, beloved, the second letter I am writing to you in which I am stirring up your sincere … Continue reading Ice Born Again
For the Mature
Tuesday, February 14, 2017, 6:53 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 5:11-6:12 (NASB). Marks of Immaturity (5:11-14) Concerning him we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. For … Continue reading For the Mature
Give Him Your Fears
Thursday, November 24, 2016, 9:38 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Be Strong and Take Courage.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 9:19-31 (NIV). Background (Summary Acts 8:1-9:19a) When Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, was stoned to death by the Sanhedrin, … Continue reading Give Him Your Fears