Thursday, April 20, 2017, 3:37 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Here I Go Again.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 4 (Select vv. NASB). Greatly Disturbed (vv. 1-4) As they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the … Continue reading Don’t Be Afraid
Persecution
A Wicked Land
Thursday, April 13, 2017, 6:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Malachi 1 (Select vv. NIV). Jacob and Esau (vv. 1-5) A prophecy: The word of the Lord to Israel through Malachi. “I have loved you,” says the Lord. … Continue reading A Wicked Land
The One We Have Pierced
Wednesday, April 12, 2017, 7:33 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Zechariah 12-13 (Select vv. NIV). A Spirit of Grace (12:10) “And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a … Continue reading The One We Have Pierced
Like the Days of Noah
Friday, March 31, 2017, 8:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 54 (Select vv. ESV, in reverse order). A Massive Departure (vv. 9-11a) “This is like the days of Noah to me: as I swore that … Continue reading Like the Days of Noah
Despised and Rejected
Friday, March 31, 2017, 2:53 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 53 (ESV). A Man of Sorrows (vv. 1-3) Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been … Continue reading Despised and Rejected
A Righteous King
Saturday, March 25, 2017, 3:21 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When in the Stillness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 32:1-8 (NASB). A King Will Reign (vv. 1-2) Behold, a king will reign righteously And princes will rule justly. Each will be like a refuge from … Continue reading A Righteous King
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
Beulah
Wednesday, March 8, 2017, 7:01 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Unless You Are Born Again.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 7 (Select vv. NASB). The Bond-Servants of God (vv. 1-4) After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding … Continue reading Beulah
Write These Things
Saturday, March 4, 2017, 9:22 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When I Am Afraid.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 1:9-20 (NASB). A Fellow Partaker (vv. 9-11) I, John, your brother and fellow partaker in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance which are in Jesus, was … Continue reading Write These Things
When We Suffer
Wednesday, February 22, 2017, 9:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Keeps Me Singing.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 4:12-19 (NASB). The Fiery Ordeal (vv. 12-14) Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, … Continue reading When We Suffer