Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 8:33 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Have Thine Own Way, Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 2:14-26 (ESV). Dead Faith (vv. 14-17) What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that … Continue reading Dead or Genuine?
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Dear Church Member
Thursday, May 11, 2017, 9:19 a.m. Dear Church Member, The reason I am writing you today is to ask you a few simple questions. Do you know what your church believes? Have you read their statement of faith, and their purpose and vision statements? Have you also checked these out against the Word of God … Continue reading Dear Church Member
Do We Love Him?
Wednesday, May 3, 2017, 7:41 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Lately, the Lord has not been having me read book by book, and chapter by chapter, as usual, so I asked him where he wanted me to read this morning. Then, I sensed he would … Continue reading Do We Love Him?
A Tree Shaking
Thursday, April 27, 2017, 1:06 a.m. – I woke up from sleep with the phrase in mind “Shake someone’s tree and see what falls out.” The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Why Are You Afraid?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Luke 6:43-49 and Hebrews 12:25-29 (NIV). I looked up … Continue reading A Tree Shaking
Why Are You Afraid?
Many throughout the world are presently being severely persecuted for their faith in Jesus Christ and for their testimonies for the gospel of Jesus Christ. Numerous saints of God are being martyred because they refuse to deny the name of Jesus Christ, they refuse to bow to the world’s system, and because they will not … Continue reading Why Are You Afraid?
Clean Clothes
Sunday, April 9, 2017, 8:23 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Unless You Are Born Again.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Zechariah 3 (NASB). Remove Filthy Garments (vv. 1-5) Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing … Continue reading Clean Clothes
Don’t Mess Around!
Monday, March 27, 2017, 9:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 42 (Select vv. NASB). The Chosen One (vv. 1-4) “Behold, My Servant, whom I uphold; My chosen one in whom My soul delights. I have put … Continue reading Don’t Mess Around!
The Right Way
Thursday, March 23, 2017, 6:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, Lead Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 28 (Select vv. NASB, ESV and NIV). The Proud Crown (v. 1 NASB) Woe to the proud crown of the drunkards of Ephraim, And to the fading … Continue reading The Right Way
His Delight
Monday, March 20, 2017, 10:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 11:1-5 (ESV). There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. And the Spirit of the … Continue reading His Delight
The Broken Yoke
Sunday, March 19, 2017, 10:09 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Unless You Are Born Again.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 9 (Select vv. NASB). Light and Darkness (vv. 2-7) The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a … Continue reading The Broken Yoke