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
Revelation
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
Just Are You
“And I saw what appeared to be a sea of glass mingled with fire—and also those who had conquered the beast and its image and the number of its name, standing beside the sea of glass with harps of God in their hands. And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and … Continue reading Just Are You
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