First Things First

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well" (Matt 6:33). “But I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Therefore remember from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds you did at first; or else I am … Continue reading First Things First

Do You Love Me?

After Jesus had died and had risen from the grave, he appeared to his disciples multiple times. On one of these occasions he appeared to a small number of them while they were out fishing. The disciples came ashore, Jesus fed them breakfast, and then Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do … Continue reading Do You Love Me?

What’s Our Purpose?

Life gets hard sometimes, doesn’t it? In this world we will have troubles and hardships. But, this world is not our home. We are just passing through. We don’t belong here. Our home is in heaven with God, if we are his by faith in Jesus Christ. So, that should encourage us, that this is … Continue reading What’s Our Purpose?

Come and See

The Lord Jesus led me to read John 1:35-51 (multiple versions). What I see at work here is that God revealed Jesus to John, John then revealed Jesus to his disciples, and two of them followed him. One of the two immediately told his brother, who he then brought to Jesus. Jesus found Philip and … Continue reading Come and See

Persuasive Arguments

The Lord Jesus led me to read Colossians 2 (vv. 1-7 NASB). We have been instructed in scripture to expect to be opposed, if we are truly following Jesus Christ with our lives. But, it isn’t just us who are being opposed, but it is the gospel of our salvation which is coming under fire, … Continue reading Persuasive Arguments

Free The Captives

Saturday, November 4, 2017, 4:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Lord’s Anointed.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 3 (NASB). On Human Hearts (vv. 1-3) Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, as some, letters of commendation to you or … Continue reading Free The Captives

Fear Them Not

Wednesday, July 19, 2017, 3:33 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Touched My Mouth.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 10:16-39 (ESV). Sheep Among Wolves (vv. 16-23) “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and … Continue reading Fear Them Not

The Great Motivator

Sunday, April 23, 2017, 8:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Lifted Our Burdens.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 8:1-13 (NIV). Saul Approved (v. 1a) And Saul approved of their killing him. When Stephen was persecuted, and then killed for his faith in Jesus Christ, … Continue reading The Great Motivator

Its Former Glory

Thursday, April 6, 2017, 11:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Do Not Seal My Lips.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Haggai 2 (Select vv. NASB). How is it Now? (vv. 1-5) On the twenty-first of the seventh month, the word of the Lord came by … Continue reading Its Former Glory