Saturday, July 15, 2017, 8:41 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 several scriptures (ESV) on the subject of Christ-likeness.
Image of Christ (Ro. 8:29; 2 Co. 3:18 NASB)
“For those whom he foreknew he...
Friday, July 14, 2017, 7:47 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read several scriptures (in the ESV) on the subject of Love for God.
Keep His Commandments (Jn. 14:15, 21, 23-24; 1 Jn. 5:2-3)
“If you love me, you will keep...
Tuesday, July 4, 2017, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures (in the NIV) on the subject of obedience.
Jesus Saves Us (Acts 5:32; Hebrews 5:9; John 8:51)
“We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy...
Tuesday, June 27, 2017, 7:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read select scriptures (in the NASB) on the subject of following Jesus.
Fishers of Men (Matt. 4:18-22)
Now as Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw two...
Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 7:20 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Songs in the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures on the subject of the gospel of God’s grace (NASB).
The Gospel Message (Acts 26:16-18)
But get up and stand on your feet; for this...
Monday, May 29, 2017, 8:08 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Draw Me Close.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 25 (Select vv. ESV).
His Ways (vv. 4-5)
Make me to know your ways, O Lord;
teach me your paths.
Lead me in your truth and teach me,
for you are the...
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 have me look at what it...
Monday, April 17, 2017, 2:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Bless This House.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 1:18-2:16 (Select vv. NASB).
Hypocritical Judging (2:1-4)
Therefore you have no excuse, everyone of you who passes judgment, for in that which you...
Monday, April 10, 2017, 6:59 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Zechariah 10 (Select vv. NASB).
Ask from the Lord (v. 1)
Ask rain from the Lord
in the season of the spring rain,
from the Lord who makes the storm clouds...
Sunday, April 9, 2017, 9:20 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Zechariah 7 (NASB).
Or, For Ourselves? (vv. 1-7)
In the fourth year of King Darius, the word of the Lord came to Zechariah on the fourth day of the ninth...
Monday, February 20, 2017, 4:46 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “In Holiness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 1:13-25 (NASB).
Prepare Your Minds (vv. 13-16)
Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to...
Sunday, February 19, 2017, 11:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 1:1-5 (ESV).
For Obedience (vv. 1-2)
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,
To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia...
Monday, February 13, 2017, 10:15 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “In Faithfulness He Leads Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 4:14-5:9 (Select vv. NASB).
He Sympathizes with Us (4:14-16)
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the...
Tuesday, January 24, 2017, 9:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When in The Stillness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Ephesians 4:25-32 (NASB).
Speak Truth (v. 25)
Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, for we are members of...
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...
Sunday, January 15, 2017, 8:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Galatians 1 (Select vv. NASB).
From this Present Evil Age (vv. 1-5)
Paul, an apostle (not sent from men nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ and...
Saturday, January 14, 2017, 11:00 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Very Best Friend.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 13 (NASB).
The Power of God (vv. 1-4)
This is the third time I am coming to you. Every fact is to be confirmed by the testimony of two...
Tuesday, January 10, 2017, 12:22 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “A Believer’s Prayer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 (ESV).
Unequally Yoked (6:14-16a)
Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with...
Wednesday, December 28, 2016, 10:20 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Praise the I AM!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 5 (ESV).
You Are Arrogant! (vv. 1-2)
It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not...
Wednesday, December 21, 2016, 1:44 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 16 (Select vv. ESV).
Who Cause Divisions (vv. 17-18)
I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create...