Wednesday, December 30, 2015, 4:45 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Keeps Me Singing.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 12:14-21 (NASB). But the Pharisees went out and conspired against Him, as to how they might destroy Him. But Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. … Continue reading They Conspire Against
Salvation
To Be Like Him
Monday, December 28, 2015, 5:50 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 11:1-6 (NIV84). After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee. When … Continue reading To Be Like Him
The Way is Narrow
Wednesday, December 23, 2015, 5:28 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Should I Not Preach Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 7:13-14, 21-27 (NASB). Wide and Narrow (vv. 13-14) “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads … Continue reading The Way is Narrow
Our Righteousness
Thursday, December 17, 2015, 1:00 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “No Less.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 5:17-20 (NASB). “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. For truly I say … Continue reading Our Righteousness
Where are You Now?
Thursday, December 17, 2015, 5:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Praise be Told.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 5:13-16 (NASB). Salt of Earth (v. 13) “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty … Continue reading Where are You Now?
What Blessed Communion
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into … Continue reading What Blessed Communion
And With Fire
Sunday, December 6, 2015, 3:47 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “As a Deer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 3:11-12 (NASB). “As for me, I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not … Continue reading And With Fire
Straight Paths
Sunday, December 6, 2015, 1:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Me Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 3:1-10 (NASB). Make Ready (vv. 1-3) Now in those days John the Baptist *came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven … Continue reading Straight Paths
Broken Hearts
God has loved us with an everlasting love. He has drawn us to himself with loving-kindness. He feels our pain. Jesus went through great suffering for us when he lived on this earth so that he could become our compassionate, merciful and faithful high priest. He knows what we are going through. He knows the … Continue reading Broken Hearts
I Will Lift My Eyes
Hebrews 12:2 says: “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” In 2 Corinthians 4:18 we read: “So we fix our eyes not on … Continue reading I Will Lift My Eyes
