If the Word of God is truly a lamp to our feet and a light to our path, then we are walking in the ways of the Lord, and we are no longer walking in the ways of the flesh. Sin is no longer our practice. Righteousness, holiness and obedience to our Lord and to his commands under the New Covenant...
“Righteous are you, O Lord,
and right are your rules.
You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness
and in all faithfulness.
My zeal consumes me,
because my foes forget your words.
Your promise is well tried,
and your servant loves it.
I am small and despised,
yet I do...
Then Elijah said to Elisha, "Stay here, please, for the LORD has sent me on to Bethel." But Elisha said, "[As] the LORD lives, and [as] your soul lives, I will not leave you!" So they went down to Bethel. 2 Kings 2:2 NKJV
Even after Elijah ordered him to stay behind, Elisha remained faithful to...
Now Moses wrote down the starting points of their journeys at the command of the LORD. And these [are] their journeys according to their starting points: Numbers 33:2 NKJV
In today’s reading, you reviewed a long list of dozens of stops Israel made—from the moment they left Ramses to the moment...
The Faithful Saints
Colossians 1:1-8 NASB
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.
We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ...
Love One Another
Hebrews 13:1-3 NIV
Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in...
When is a lie not a lie? Never! Is it really kind to tell people lies? No! So, should we be telling people what they WANT to hear, even if it is lies, or what they NEED to hear? I believe the answer to that one is obvious.
The Lord Jesus led me to read several scriptures on the subject of “Feel...
The Lord Jesus led me to read Psalm 95 (vv. 7b-11 NASB).
Has God blessed us today with life? Is there food in our stomachs? Do we have roofs over our heads? Do we have warm places to sleep? Are we adequately clothed? Not everyone is so blessed!
How often do we, who are so blessed, take these...
Saturday, August 26, 2017, 4:57 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Great is Thy Faithfulness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 37 (Select vv. ESV).
Trust in Him (vv. 3-6)
Trust in the Lord, and do good;
dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.
Delight...
Friday, August 4, 2017, 1:27 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “In Faithfulness He Leads Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 96 (NASB).
Good Tidings (vv. 1-6)
Sing to the Lord a new song;
Sing to the Lord, all the earth.
Sing to the Lord, bless His name;
Proclaim...
Monday, July 31, 2017, 12:31 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Courageous.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures (in the ESV) on the subject of being faithful to God.
Found Faithful (1 Co. 4:1-2)
This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and...
Wednesday, July 5, 2017, 9:03 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Believe Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read select vv. (in the ESV) on the subject of “rest.”
Our Rest (Mk. 14:40-42)
And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy, and they did...
Tuesday, June 20, 2017, 5:51 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee, Blessed Redeemer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 1 (NASB).
Our Delight (vv. 1-2)
How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked,
Nor stand in the path of...
Thursday, February 23, 2017, 4:17 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Peter 1:1-11 (NASB).
His Divine Power (vv. 1-4)
Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle of Jesus Christ,
To those who have received a faith of the...
Sunday, February 12, 2017, 7:43 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Will Lift My Eyes.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 3 (NASB).
Consider Jesus (vv. 1-6)
Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our...
Friday, December 30, 2016, 6:19 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Draw Me Close to You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:13 (ESV).
Running the Race (9:24-27)
“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run...
Tuesday, December 27, 2016, 11:06 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Giveth More Grace.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 4:1-13 (ESV).
Be Faithful (vv. 1-2)
This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God...
Monday, November 14, 2016, 6:28 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “His Tender Mercies.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 1:1-11 (ESV).
He Had Given Commands (vv. 1-3)
In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day...
Saturday, November 5, 2016, 12:22 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 119:105-112 (ESV).
A Lamp to my feet (vv. 105-106)
Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
I have sworn an oath and confirmed it...