Live for Him

Sunday, July 16, 2017, 5:22 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Your Grace Divine.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures (in the NASB) on the subject of living for Jesus. Dead to Sin; Alive to God (Ro. 8:12-14; cf. 1 Pet. 2:24; Gal. 2:20) So then, … Continue reading Live for Him

A Voice Cries

Thursday, June 1, 2017, 8:40 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Only to Be What He Wants Me to Be.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 40:3-8 (ESV). Prepare the Way (v. 3) A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight … Continue reading A Voice Cries

What’s Our Mindset?

Tuesday, May 9, 2017, 7:23 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 8:1-14; Galatians 5:16-24 (Select vv. NASB). Flesh and Spirit (Rom. 8:1-8) Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of … Continue reading What’s Our Mindset?

The Same Things

Sunday, January 29, 2017, 1:36 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Zeal for Your House.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Philippians 3:1-4:1 (Select vv. NASB). A Safeguard (3:1-4a) Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and … Continue reading The Same Things

Eternal vs. Temporal

Sunday, January 8, 2017, 2:27 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 4 (NASB). We Have This Ministry (vv. 1-6) Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we received mercy, we do not lose heart, … Continue reading Eternal vs. Temporal

Life and Peace

Thursday, December 15, 2016, 7:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 8:1-17 (ESV). According to the Spirit (vv. 1-8) There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of … Continue reading Life and Peace

Whose Standards?

Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 8:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 74:1-12 (NIV). The Redeemed (vv. 1-3) O God, why have you rejected us forever? Why does your anger smolder against the sheep of your pasture? Remember the … Continue reading Whose Standards?

Those Who Forget God

Saturday, October 15, 2016, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 50:16-23 (NASB). Who Hates Discipline? (vv. 16-21) But to the wicked God says, “What right have you to tell of My statutes And to take My covenant … Continue reading Those Who Forget God

Not in Want

Thursday, September 29, 2016, 9:09 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 23 (ESV). Preface The Lord Jesus Christ, God the Son, came to earth, took on human form, suffered as we suffer, and was tempted in like manner … Continue reading Not in Want

Setting Our Minds

Sunday, May 1, 2016, 4:04 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “My Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 8:1-17 (ESV). Not According to the Flesh (vv. 1-8) There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit … Continue reading Setting Our Minds