Monday, April 25, 2016, 1:21 a.m. Last night, after I went to bed, and again this morning I had the song “Here I Go Again” running through my mind. So, I looked up the lyrics. Basically, the message of the song is from the perspective of someone who is afraid to share the gospel of … Continue reading The Words of Life
Persecution
Seeing, but Never Perceiving
Sunday, April 24, 2016, 4:24 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “All Through the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 28:17-28 (ESV). It is Spoken Against (vv. 17-22) After three days he called together the local leaders of the Jews, and when they had gathered, he … Continue reading Seeing, but Never Perceiving
Testifying to God’s Grace
Friday, April 22, 2016, 4:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Courageous!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 26 (Select vv. ESV). Summary (Acts 21:27-26:11) Paul was in Jerusalem. Some Jews from the province of Asia stirred up a crowd against him. A mob of people tried … Continue reading Testifying to God’s Grace
A Changed Life
Wednesday, April 20, 2016, 4:46 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “You are Loving and Forgiving.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 22 (Select vv. ESV). Paul was now in Jerusalem. When he arrived, he was greeted warmly by his brothers in Christ. Nonetheless, some Jews from … Continue reading A Changed Life
I Am Going
Monday, April 18, 2016, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Wait!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 20:17-35 (ESV). Now from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called the elders of the church to come to him. And when they came to him, he said to … Continue reading I Am Going
God’s Perfect Timing
Friday, April 15, 2016, 3:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Wait!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 17:16-34 (ESV). Summary (Acts 17:1-15) Sometimes our enemies can be so great that they are not content with merely removing us from their sight, but they will hotly pursue … Continue reading God’s Perfect Timing
About Midnight
Wednesday, April 13, 2016, 12:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Songs in the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 16:16-34 (Select vv. ESV). Summary (vv. 16-24) A young girl, who was a fortune teller, followed Paul and his companions for many days. She kept shouting, … Continue reading About Midnight
Through Many Tribulations
Monday, April 11, 2016, 4:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “All Through the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 14 (Select vv. ESV). Poisoned Minds (vv. 1-7) Now at Iconium they entered together into the Jewish synagogue and spoke in such a way that a … Continue reading Through Many Tribulations
Freedom from Sin
Sunday, April 10, 2016, 5:56 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 13 (Select vv. ESV). The Message of Salvation (vv. 26-33a) “Brothers, sons of the family of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, to us has … Continue reading Freedom from Sin
Transformed Lives
Friday, April 8, 2016, 4:45 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “He Reached Down.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 9:1-19a (ESV). Getting Our Attention (vv. 1-9) But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked … Continue reading Transformed Lives
Run With It 