Wednesday, May 24, 2017, 6:31 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 57 (NASB). Refuge in Him (vv. 1-3) Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me, For my soul takes refuge in You; And … Continue reading The Safe Place
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Acceptable to God
Friday, May 19, 2017, 10:56 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 19 (quoting vv. 7-14 ESV). God’s Words (vv. 7-11) The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is … Continue reading Acceptable to God
What Do You Think?
Monday, May 8, 2017, 8:02 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Refresh My Spirit, Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 1 (ESV). Ways of the Wicked (v. 1) Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way … Continue reading What Do You Think?
Born for This
Friday, May 5, 2017, 7:03 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Why are You Afraid?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 18 (quoting select vv. NASB). Prophecy Fulfilled (summary chapters 13:1-18:18) Jesus Christ, the Son of God (and God) had just been betrayed by one of his … Continue reading Born for This
Do We Love Him?
Wednesday, May 3, 2017, 7:41 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Lately, the Lord has not been having me read book by book, and chapter by chapter, as usual, so I asked him where he wanted me to read this morning. Then, I sensed he would … Continue reading Do We Love Him?
Jealous for Zion
Monday, April 10, 2017, 3:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Redeemed.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Zechariah 8 (Select vv. NASB). The City of Truth (vv. 1-3, 6-8) Then the word of the Lord of hosts came, saying, “Thus says the Lord of hosts, ‘I am … Continue reading Jealous for Zion
His Delight
Monday, March 20, 2017, 10:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 11:1-5 (ESV). There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. And the Spirit of the … Continue reading His Delight
Out of the Fire
Friday, March 3, 2017, 6:49 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Heart’s Desire.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jude 1 (quoting select vv. NASB). Contend for the Faith (vv. 1-4) Jude, a bond-servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, To those who are the called, … Continue reading Out of the Fire
Truth or Consequences
Thursday, March 2, 2017, 7:16 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Heart’s Desire.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 John 1 (Select vv. NASB). The Truth (vv. 1-3) The elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth; and not only I, … Continue reading Truth or Consequences
Not as Cain
Monday, February 27, 2017, 11:18 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 John 3:11-24 (NASB). Everyone who Hates (vv. 11-17) For this is the message which you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another; not … Continue reading Not as Cain