John 10:1-5 ESV “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his … Continue reading I Will Follow Him
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Are We Sounding the Battle Cry?
John 10:1-11 ESV “’Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his … Continue reading Are We Sounding the Battle Cry?
Because We Know His Voice
John 10:1-4 NIV “Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the … Continue reading Because We Know His Voice
My Sheep
When Jesus spoke of his sheep, he was speaking of his true followers. They hear the voice of the Lord, they listen attentively to his words, they obey what he says, and they follow him wherever he leads them. They find forgiveness and salvation. This is the mark of a true disciple of Jesus Christ. … Continue reading My Sheep
Church of The West
The Lord Jesus led me to read John 10 (Select vv. ESV). Is the western church in these last days what God intends for his church? Are we living up to the potential for which he created us and saved us? “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by … Continue reading Church of The West
Heavy of Heart
I read Psalm 119:17-24 ESV Do you ever feel an overwhelming sadness in your heart which you just can’t quite put into words? You have the heart of God, and you feel deeply what he feels, but these feelings also come from your own experiences in life, the things God has taken you through, and … Continue reading Heavy of Heart
Destroyers of True Intimacy
Monday, August 7, 2017, 5:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 33 (Select vv. ESV). A Destroyer (v. 1; cf. Psalm 2:1; Rev. 11:18) Ah, you destroyer, who yourself have not been destroyed, you traitor, whom … Continue reading Destroyers of True Intimacy
Troubled Thoughts
Thursday, August 3, 2017, 3:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Courageous.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 39 (NASB). Then I Spoke (vv. 1-6) I said, “I will guard my ways That I may not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth as with … Continue reading Troubled Thoughts
Selfless
Saturday, May 13, 2017, 8:08 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” I read Hebrews 13:1-6 (ESV). Think of Others (vv. 1-3) Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Remember those who are in prison, … Continue reading Selfless
Wind of Change
Monday, May 1, 2017, 6:36 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “His Tender Mercies.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 10:1-13 (NIV). A Stranger’s Voice (vv. 1-6) “Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in … Continue reading Wind of Change