Tuesday, January 5, 2016, 5:22 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind this song: Refiner’s Fire / Doerksen, Brian Refiner's fire, my heart's one desire is to be holy; set apart for You, Lord. I choose to be holy; set apart for You, my Master, ready to do Your will. Speak, Lord, your words … Continue reading The Things of Men
spiritual warfare
The Battle for Truth
God loves us so much, he sent his Son Jesus Christ to die on a cross for our sins so we could be free from eternal punishment in hell; free from slavery to sin day-to-day; and free to walk in daily fellowship with him, listening to him, and doing what he teaches us (see John … Continue reading The Battle for Truth
Why Worry?
Tuesday, December 22, 2015, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Onward Christian Soldiers.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 6:25-34 (NASB). Fuss, Fear, and Fret (vv. 25-32) “For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will … Continue reading Why Worry?
To My Beloved
I believe the Lord Jesus gave me this song as a letter from him to his church. This is about humbling ourselves before God and under his mighty hand, that he may lift us up in due time. We are to submit ourselves to God. We are to be self-controlled and alert, because our enemy … Continue reading To My Beloved
Our Eyes on Jesus
4/23/12: The other day I was praying through some present situations in my life. I was feeling weary and I was losing heart over the situation, so I prayed for renewed strength. Then, I pulled out the Bible study we are doing in our ladies’ Tuesday morning Bible study, and I read Hebrews 12:2-3: “Let … Continue reading Our Eyes on Jesus
Purpose and Direction
Monday, July 20, 2015, 8:45 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put two songs in mind this morning: “He Gives Purpose” and “He Touched My Mouth.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 4:1-10 (NASB). Friendship with the World (vv. 1-5) What is the source of quarrels and conflicts among you? Is not … Continue reading Purpose and Direction
Testing Our Faith
Thursday, July 16, 2015, 6:28 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Fully Ready.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 1:1-18 (NASB). Various Trials (vv. 1-4) James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad: Greetings. Consider it … Continue reading Testing Our Faith
Without Holiness
Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 11:00 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 12:4-17 (NASB). Divine Discipline (vv. 4-11) You have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood in your striving against sin; and you have forgotten the … Continue reading Without Holiness
Enduring Hostility
Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 4:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 12:1-3 (NASB). Examples of Great Faith (v. 1a) Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us… The witnesses being spoken of here, I believe, … Continue reading Enduring Hostility
Get Ready!
Thursday, July 2, 2015, 2:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind this song: Worthy is the Lamb / Darlene Zschech / Hillsong United Revelation 5:12b-13b Thank you for the cross Lord Thank you for the price You paid Bearing all my sin and shame In love You came And gave amazing grace… Speak, … Continue reading Get Ready!
Run With It 