The Lord Jesus led me to read John 17 (vv. 20-26 NIV). Continuing with Jesus’ prayer for those who were already his, by faith, and for those who would yet come to know him as their Lord and Savior… “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in … Continue reading One with God
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They Confuse You
Sunday, November 12, 2017, 4:47 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I’ll Walk with God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 3 (Quoting select vv. NASB). Who is This For? Again, the nation of Israel, from the times of the Old Testament up to Jesus Christ’s death … Continue reading They Confuse You
Priests of Our God
Friday, November 3, 2017, 12:30 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Lord’s Anointed.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures on the subject of us being God’s kingdom priests. Our Great High Priest (Hebrews 4:14-16; cf. Heb. 10:11-25) Therefore, since we have a great high priest … Continue reading Priests of Our God
Encourage One Another
Monday, October 23, 2017, 11:33 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures in the NIV on the subject of encouragement. Our Need of Encouragement We all need encouragement, don’t we? And, by encouragement I don’t mean merely patting … Continue reading Encourage One Another
Your Will, My God
Saturday, October 21, 2017, 3:59 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 40 (Select vv. NIV). He Lifted Me Out (vv. 1-3) I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He … Continue reading Your Will, My God
Deeply Despised
Thursday, October 12, 2017, 9:44 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 49 (quoting vv. 5-10 ESV). His Servant (vv. 5-6) And now the Lord says, he who formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring … Continue reading Deeply Despised
Sound an Alarm
Wednesday, September 20, 2017, 7:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Trust Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Joel 2 (Select vv. ESV). Warning of Judgment (vv. 1-3, 11) Blow a trumpet in Zion; sound an alarm on my holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the … Continue reading Sound an Alarm
All Through the Night
Jesus said that we are blessed (honored; commended) when we willingly endure persecution, false accusations, rejection and mistreatment for the sake of his name, and for the sake of the gospel of Jesus Christ. So, we should rejoice and be glad that we share in the fellowship of Christ’s sufferings. We will richly be rewarded … Continue reading All Through the Night
Courage
Wednesday, July 26, 2017, 7:57 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Courageous.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures (in the NASB) on the subject of courage. With Boldness (Acts 4:27-31) “’For truly in this city there were gathered together against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You … Continue reading Courage
Led to Repentance
Sunday, July 23, 2017, 3:13 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures (in the ESV) on the subject of repentance. From Darkness to Light (Acts 26:15-20) And I said, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ And the Lord said, ‘I … Continue reading Led to Repentance