Saturday, August 5, 2017, 4:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “It is Well with My Soul.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 119:129-152 (NASB). Wonderful Testimonies (vv. 129-136) Your testimonies are wonderful; Therefore my soul observes them. The unfolding of Your words gives light; It gives … Continue reading The Wicked Draw Near
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In Faithfulness
Friday, August 4, 2017, 1:27 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “In Faithfulness He Leads Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 96 (NASB). Good Tidings (vv. 1-6) Sing to the Lord a new song; Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless … Continue reading In Faithfulness
His Righteousness
Tuesday, August 1, 2017, 3:17 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Praise Be Told!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures (in the NASB) on the subject of God’s righteousness. Righteousness - divine approval; God's judicial approval; “refers to what is deemed right by the Lord (after … Continue reading His Righteousness
Faithful Servants
Monday, July 31, 2017, 12:31 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Courageous.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures (in the ESV) on the subject of being faithful to God. Found Faithful (1 Co. 4:1-2) This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and … Continue reading Faithful Servants
A Believer’s Prayer
Coming to faith in Jesus Christ means so much more than just Jesus forgiving us of our sins so that we can go to heaven one day. When we trust Jesus to be our Lord and Savior, we give our whole heart and devotion to him to obey him, to forsake our former lives of … Continue reading A Believer’s Prayer
Reaching Forward
Friday, July 28, 2017, 7:22 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee, Blessed Redeemer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Philippians 3 (NASB). Beware of Dogs (vv. 1-6) Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble … Continue reading Reaching Forward
Hunger and Thirst
Tuesday, July 25, 2017, 9:30 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures (in the NASB) on the subject of spiritual hunger and thirst. For Righteousness (Matt. 5:6) “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they … Continue reading Hunger and Thirst
Rejoicing the Heart
Monday, July 24, 2017, 6:23 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Touched My Mouth.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 19:7-14 (ESV). We read in the Bible that “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training … Continue reading Rejoicing the Heart
Life and Death
Monday, July 24, 2017, 7:23 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Unless You Are Born Again.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 6 (ESV). Newness of Life (vv. 1-11) What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! … Continue reading Life and Death
Slavery to Sin
Friday, July 21, 2017, 5:13 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Reached Down.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read varied scriptures (in the ESV) on the subject of slavery to sin. Practicing Sin (Jn. 8:34; Ro. 1:28-32; Gal. 5:19-21) “Jesus answered them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to … Continue reading Slavery to Sin