Monday, April 24, 2017, 9:47 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 9:1-20 (NIV).
Murderous Threats (vv. 1-2)
Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the...
Wednesday, April 5, 2017, 9:44 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 63:7-19 (Select vv. NASB).
His Great Goodness (vv. 7-9)
I shall make mention of the lovingkindnesses of the Lord, the praises of the Lord...
Sunday, April 2, 2017, 4:36 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Zeal for Your House.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 61:1-4 (NASB).
Freedom for Prisoners (v. 1)
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me,
Because the Lord has anointed me
To bring good news to the...
Saturday, April 1, 2017, 10:42 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “By Your Grace.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 57:14-19 (NASB).
Remove Obstacles (v. 14)
And it will be said,
“Build up, build up, prepare the way,
Remove every obstacle out of the way of My people.”...
But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. – Matthew 6:15
Lesson of Forgiveness
Sometimes the lesson of forgiveness can only be obtained through being the recipient of someone not being willing to forgive you. If we have been hurt in our past by...
Wednesday, March 1, 2017, 10:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Sing of His Mercy.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 John 5 (Select vv. NASB).
Born of God (vv. 1-4)
Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and whoever loves the Father loves the child...
Thursday, February 16, 2017, 6:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “In Faithfulness He Leads Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 12:4-17 (NASB).
For Discipline (vv. 4-11)
You have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood in your striving against sin; and...
Saturday, February 11, 2017, 5:34 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Titus 3:1-11 (NIV).
Whatever is Good (vv. 1-2)
Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is...
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. - Ephesians 4:31
Bitterness is something we feel never will happen to us. We go through life opening our hearts to many people, seeking friendship in this life. But when we least expect it someone...
Sunday, January 22, 2017, 8:40 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Servant of the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Ephesians 2:1-10 (NASB).
Dead in Sins (vv. 1-3)
And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of...
Monday, January 2, 2017, 10:07 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Tell Me the Story of Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 (NASB).
Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you...
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Saturday, November 26, 2016, 10:19 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 13 (Select vv. ESV).
The Holy Spirit set Paul (formerly Saul) and Barnabas apart for the work to which God had called them. In Pisidian Antioch, on...
Sunday, November 6, 2016, 8:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 130 (NIV).
There is Forgiveness (vv. 1-4)
Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord;
Lord, hear my voice.
Let your ears be attentive
to my cry...
Friday, October 28, 2016, 8:40 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 85 (ESV).
You Forgave Us (vv. 1-3)
Lord, you were favorable to your land;
you restored the fortunes of Jacob.
You forgave the iniquity of your people...
Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 8:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 74:1-12 (NIV).
The Redeemed (vv. 1-3)
O God, why have you rejected us forever?
Why does your anger smolder against the sheep of your pasture...
The Bible teaches us that “God so loved the world that he gave his one and only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (Jn. 3:16). Jesus Christ is God’s gift to us. He is the Gift of God. All else flows from Him. God the Father sent him to die on a...
Wednesday, June 1, 2016, 5:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2 (ESV).
The Fear of the Lord (5:11-15)
Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade others. But what we are is known to God, and I...
Thursday, May 26, 2016, 4:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “A Believer’s Prayer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 15 (select vv. ESV).
Jesus Christ is not only God’s Son, but he is God, the second person of our triune God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit. He...
Tuesday, May 3, 2016, 4:25 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “My Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 10:1-13 (ESV).
Submission to God (vv. 1-4)
Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. For I bear them witness that they...