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, 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 in this world … Continue reading For Our Nation
Persecution
Vanished
Sunday, September 18, 2016, 5:50 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “More Precious Than Silver.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 18:11-24 (NIV). Not Recovered (vv. 11-14) “The merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her because no one buys their cargoes anymore— cargoes of … Continue reading Vanished
Alas! Alas!
Friday, September 16, 2016, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 18:1-10 (ESV). Luxurious Living (vv. 1-3) After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was made bright with his … Continue reading Alas! Alas!
World in the Dark
Thursday, September 15, 2016, 7:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 16 (ESV). Then, the Lord reminded me of something which took place in my life 12 years ago, at this time of year. He reminded me of … Continue reading World in the Dark
We are Conquerors
Wednesday, September 14, 2016, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Love Lifted Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 15:1-4 (ESV). Then I saw another sign in heaven, great and amazing, seven angels with seven plagues, which are the last, for with them the wrath of … Continue reading We are Conquerors
War on the Saints
Sunday, September 11, 2016, 8:18 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 12 (ESV). A Male Child (vv. 1-6) And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her … Continue reading War on the Saints
Over to The Nations
Saturday, September 10, 2016, 5:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “More Precious Than Silver.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 11:1-13 (ESV). Measure the Temple (v. 1) Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff, and I was told, “Rise and measure the temple … Continue reading Over to The Nations
Faithful unto Death
Friday, September 2, 2016, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 2:8-11 (ESV). “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. “‘I know … Continue reading Faithful unto Death
Perversions of Grace
Tuesday, August 30, 2016, 7:17 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, Lead Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jude 1 (Select vv. ESV). Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James, To those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for … Continue reading Perversions of Grace
Workers for the Truth
Monday, August 29, 2016, 4:53 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “It Is Well.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 3 John 1:1-12 (ESV). Well with My Soul (vv. 1-4) The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. Beloved, I pray that all may go … Continue reading Workers for the Truth