Friday, November 4, 2016, 3:45 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 119:65-72 (ESV).
Knowledge and Good Judgment (vv. 65-66)
You have dealt well with your servant,
O Lord, according to your word...
Tuesday, November 1, 2016, 9:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 116 (ESV).
Pleas for Mercy (vv. 1-4)
I love the Lord, because he has heard
my voice and my pleas for mercy.
Because he inclined his ear to me...
Monday, October 31, 2016, 11:26 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 103 (Select vv. ESV).
He is Our Redeemer (vv. 1-5)
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and all that is within me,
bless his holy name!
Bless the Lord, O my...
Sunday, October 30, 2016, 3:04 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 101 (ESV).
Within my House (vv. 1-2)
I will sing of steadfast love and justice;
to you, O Lord, I will make music.
I will ponder the way that is...
Saturday, October 29, 2016, 3:41 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 95 (ESV).
He is the Rock of our Salvation (vv. 1-2)
Oh come, let us sing to the Lord;
let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
Let...
Friday, October 28, 2016, 8:32 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Total Praise.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 86:11-17 (ESV).
Teach Me Your Way (v. 11)
Teach me your way, O Lord,
that I may walk in your truth;
unite my heart to fear your name.
How do we...
Saturday, October 15, 2016, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 50:16-23 (NASB).
Who Hates Discipline? (vv. 16-21)
But to the wicked God says,
“What right have you to tell of My statutes
And to take My covenant in...
Wednesday, September 21, 2016, 5:49 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 21 (Select vv. ESV).
The Holy City (vv. 1-4)
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had...
Friday, September 16, 2016, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 18:1-10 (ESV).
Luxurious Living (vv. 1-3)
After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was...
Thursday, September 15, 2016, 7:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 16 (ESV). Then, the Lord reminded me of something which took place in my life 12 years ago, at this time of year. He reminded me of how...
Monday, September 12, 2016, 5:40 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 14:1-7 (ESV).
The Redeemed (vv. 1-5)
Then I looked, and behold, on Mount Zion stood the Lamb, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his...
Friday, September 2, 2016, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 2:8-11 (ESV).
“And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life.
“‘I know your...
Thursday, September 1, 2016, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “As the Deer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 2:1-7 (ESV).
“To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven...
Tuesday, August 23, 2016, 10:41 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Jn. 1:1-2:17 (Quoting select vv. ESV).
The Gospel Message (1:5-10)
This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and...
Wednesday, August 17, 2016, 8:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Your Lord is With You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 3:8-17 (ESV).
Genuine Faith (Summary chapters 1:1-3:7)
Peter began his letter to the saints of God with praise to God: In his great mercy...
Tuesday, August 16, 2016, 4:48 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 2 (Select vv. ESV).
Pure Spiritual Milk (vv. 1-3)
So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Like newborn...
Tuesday, August 9, 2016, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 1:19-27 (ESV).
Slow to Anger (vv. 19-21)
This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; for the...
Monday, August 8, 2016, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 1:1-18 (ESV).
Joy in Trials (vv. 1-4)
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,
To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion:
Greetings...
Sunday, July 31, 2016, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 4:14-5:10 (ESV).
Hold Fast (4:14-16)
Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold...
Friday, July 29, 2016, 7:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 4:1-13 (ESV).
Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it. For good...