Wednesday, July 19, 2017, 3:33 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Touched My Mouth.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 10:16-39 (ESV). Sheep Among Wolves (vv. 16-23) “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and … Continue reading Fear Them Not
Persecution
House of Prayer
Saturday, July 1, 2017, 5:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Pray, Pray, Pray.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Luke 19:37-46 (ESV). Don’t Be Silent (vv. 37-40) As he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his disciples began to … Continue reading House of Prayer
Worthless Images
Sunday, June 11, 2017, 3:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The King is Coming.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 97 (ESV). The Lord Reigns (vv. 1-5) The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! Clouds and thick darkness are all … Continue reading Worthless Images
Many Fall Away
Saturday, June 3, 2017, 5:18 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 24 (quoting vv. 1-14 ESV). Thrown Down (vv. 1-2) Jesus left the temple and was going away, when his disciples came to point out … Continue reading Many Fall Away
False Witnesses
Tuesday, May 30, 2017, 6:03 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Draw Me Close.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 27 (Select vv. ESV). The Lord Is (vv. 1-3) The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of … Continue reading False Witnesses
Offspring of Deceit
Saturday, May 27, 2017, 5:27 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 57:1-13 (ESV). The Righteous Perish (vv. 1-2) The righteous man perishes, and no one lays it to heart; devout men are taken away, while no … Continue reading Offspring of Deceit
Veiled Threats
Monday, May 22, 2017, 6:13 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Your Lord is With You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 102 (quoting select vv. NASB). Prayer of the Afflicted (vv. 1-3, 8-11) Hear my prayer, O Lord! And let my cry for help come to … Continue reading Veiled Threats
Swords in Their Lips
Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 8:48 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Total Praise.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 59 (Select vv. ESV). They Lie in Wait (vv. 1-4) To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch … Continue reading Swords in Their Lips
Stand and Obey
Sunday, May 7, 2017, 8:08 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 5:17-33 (Select vv. NIV). Go, Stand! (vv. 17-20) Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, … Continue reading Stand and Obey
When This Hits
Saturday, May 6, 2017, 9:46 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 4 (Select vv. NIV). Proclaiming Jesus (vv. 1-2) The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to Peter and John while they … Continue reading When This Hits