Word of the Lord 2 Thessalonians 3:1 NASB “Finally, brethren, pray for us that the word of the Lord will spread rapidly and be glorified, just as it did also with you…” Imagine with me, for a moment, this scenario: A man and a woman have been married for awhile. When they got married, they … Continue reading And Be Honored
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How Sweet the Sound
There is nothing so wonderful as the sound of voices singing together in adoration of God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit. There is also no better subject to sing about, in my opinion, than about God's grace to us in saving us from our sins via Jesus' shed blood on the cross, when he … Continue reading How Sweet the Sound
His Favor
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor” (Luke 4:18-19ESV). … Continue reading His Favor
Do We Live It?
Do we live what we say we believe? Or, is our belief just words? Or, is it just a religion? Or is it just religious practices, rituals and ceremonies? The Lord Jesus led me to read 1 Peter 2 (Select vv. ESV). As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in … Continue reading Do We Live It?
Do You Love Me?
After Jesus had died and had risen from the grave, he appeared to his disciples multiple times. On one of these occasions he appeared to a small number of them while they were out fishing. The disciples came ashore, Jesus fed them breakfast, and then Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do … Continue reading Do You Love Me?
Conformity
Sunday, October 29, 2017, 3:23 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Lord Move Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 12:1-2 (NASB). A Holy Sacrifice (v. 1a) Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable … Continue reading Conformity
He is Watching
Sunday, October 22, 2017, 6:22 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “To Be Like Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Proverbs 15 (quoting select vv. NASB). Good and Evil 3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, Watching the evil and the good. 8 The … Continue reading He is Watching
Acceptable Worship
Friday, October 13, 2017, 10:18 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Will Lift My Eyes.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 12:1-2 (ESV). I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to … Continue reading Acceptable Worship
Selfless Service
Tuesday, August 29, 2017, 6:36 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 Romans 12 (Select vv. NASB). A Holy Sacrifice (vv. 1-2) Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies … Continue reading Selfless Service
Take No Part
Friday, June 23, 2017, 3:16 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “More About Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Ephesians 5:1-21 (ESV). Be Imitators (vv. 1-2) Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for … Continue reading Take No Part