I read Isaiah 25 for my quiet time with the Lord today. From this passage of scripture, the Lord has given me an illustration of how this is being lived out today in the church and in the world. A nation of people, though certainly not every individual within that nation, is depicted here as … Continue reading A Pile of Manure
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Discerning Error
Thursday, October 26, 2017, 6:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Timothy 3 (NASB). Difficult Times (vv. 1-9) But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. For men will be lovers of self, lovers … Continue reading Discerning Error
Many Fall Away
Saturday, June 3, 2017, 5:18 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 24 (quoting vv. 1-14 ESV). Thrown Down (vv. 1-2) Jesus left the temple and was going away, when his disciples came to point out … Continue reading Many Fall Away
Offspring of Deceit
Saturday, May 27, 2017, 5:27 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 57:1-13 (ESV). The Righteous Perish (vv. 1-2) The righteous man perishes, and no one lays it to heart; devout men are taken away, while no … Continue reading Offspring of Deceit
The Trickery of Men
Monday, January 23, 2017, 8:52 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Zeal for Your House.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Ephesians 4 (Select vv. NASB). Walk Worthy (vv. 1-6) Therefore, I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling … Continue reading The Trickery of Men
In High Honor
Sunday, December 4, 2016, 5:27 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Lord’s Anointed.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 19:8-20 (Select vv. ESV). Speak Boldly (vv. 8-10) Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God. But … Continue reading In High Honor
They Lay a Trap
Sunday, January 17, 2016, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “You Raise Me Up.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 22:15-22 (NASB). Then the Pharisees went and plotted together how they might trap Him in what He said. And they sent their disciples to Him, along … Continue reading They Lay a Trap
