Sunday, December 27, 2015, 2:50 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “To Be Like Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 10 (Selected NASB). As Sheep Among Wolves (v. 16) “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents … Continue reading Shrewd as Serpents
Persecution
Awaken the Dawn
Psalm 57 is a psalm of lament. The psalmist experienced some type of disaster in his life which engulfed him like a violent storm. He was hotly pursued by his enemies who, to him, were like lions or ravenous beasts just waiting to devour him with their sharp tongues. They tried to trip him up … Continue reading Awaken the Dawn
We are Blessed When
Blessed (def.) – “describes a believer in enviable (‘fortunate’) position from receiving God's provisions (favor) – which (literally) extend (‘make long, large’) His grace (benefits). This happens with receiving (obeying) the Lord's inbirthings of faith” (biblehub.com). Wednesday, December 16, 2015, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Pray for Them.” … Continue reading We are Blessed When
Serve Him Only
Thursday, December 10, 2015, 10:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “As the Deer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 4:8-11 (NASB). As the Deer / Martin J. Nystrom Based off Psalm 42:1 As the deer panteth for the water So my soul longeth after You… You … Continue reading Serve Him Only
Encouragement to Endure
Wednesday, December 9, 2015, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 4:1-11 (NIV). Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, … Continue reading Encouragement to Endure
And With Fire
Sunday, December 6, 2015, 3:47 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “As a Deer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 3:11-12 (NASB). “As for me, I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not … Continue reading And With Fire
Leap for Joy
“Blessed are you when men hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their fathers treated the prophets.” “But I tell you who … Continue reading Leap for Joy
A Prayer for Help
Thursday, December 3, 2015, 6:53 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Pray, Pray, Pray.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Lamentations 3:41-63 (NASB). Unanswered Prayers (vv. 41-44) We lift up our heart and hands Toward God in heaven; We have transgressed and rebelled, You have not pardoned. You … Continue reading A Prayer for Help
Broken Hearts
God has loved us with an everlasting love. He has drawn us to himself with loving-kindness. He feels our pain. Jesus went through great suffering for us when he lived on this earth so that he could become our compassionate, merciful and faithful high priest. He knows what we are going through. He knows the … Continue reading Broken Hearts
He is With Us
Friday, November 27, 2015, 4:27 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Fully Ready.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 46:27-28 (NASB). “But as for you, O Jacob My servant, do not fear, Nor be dismayed, O Israel! For, see, I am going to save you from afar, … Continue reading He is With Us
Run With It 