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

When my Heart is Breaking

Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 7:28 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Our Great Savior.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 2:8-11 (NASB). “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to life, says this: … Continue reading When my Heart is Breaking

A Tangled Web

“Oh, what a tangled web we weave When first we practice to deceive!” (From the poem Marmion by Walter Scott) A Tangled Web Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 7:47 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put two songs in mind, “He Reached Down,” and “He Lifted Our Burdens.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read … Continue reading A Tangled Web

Testing Our Faith

Thursday, July 16, 2015, 6:28 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Fully Ready.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 1:1-18 (NASB). Various Trials (vv. 1-4) James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad: Greetings. Consider it … Continue reading Testing Our Faith

No Compromise

Saturday, July 4, 2015, 4:46 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “My Jesus, My Savior.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Titus 2 (selected vv. NASB). If You Follow If you follow world (and national) news at all, you have to be aware that the world is being … Continue reading No Compromise

Freedom from Slavery

Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 6:38 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Our Great Savior.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Thessalonians 2 (NASB). The Apostasy (vv. 1-5) Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to … Continue reading Freedom from Slavery

Not Moved

Saturday, June 20, 2015, 7:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Songs in the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Thessalonians 3 (ESV). Destined for This Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left behind at Athens alone, and we … Continue reading Not Moved

Shamefully Treated

Friday, June 19, 2015, 8:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “My Jesus, My Savior.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 (ESV). Much Conflict For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. But though we had already suffered and … Continue reading Shamefully Treated

The Alliance

Tuesday, June 2, 2015, 8:15 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Arise & Shine.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 13 (ESV). By the Power of God This is the third time I am coming to you. Every charge must be established by the evidence of … Continue reading The Alliance