obedience

Friday, October 27, 2017, 5:25 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “A Believer’s Prayer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 4 (Select vv. NASB). United by Faith (vv. 1-3a, 11) Therefore, let us fear if, while a promise remains of entering His rest, any one of you may...

Saturday, October 21, 2017, 3:59 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 40 (Select vv. NIV). He Lifted Me Out (vv. 1-3) I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the...

Tuesday, October 3, 2017, 8:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Lord, I Need You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 1 (Select vv. NASB). His Great Mercy (vv. 3-5) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused...

Monday, September 25, 2017, 4:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 John 2 (Select vv. ESV). To Know Him (vv. 1-6) My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we...

Wednesday, September 20, 2017, 10:59 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When in The Stillness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 13 (Select vv. NASB). Test Ourselves (vv. 5-6) Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not...

Monday, September 11, 2017, 5:01 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Lord’s Anointed.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 4:1-13 (NASB). Therefore, let us fear if, while a promise remains of entering His rest, any one of you may seem to have come short of it. For...

Wednesday, September 6, 2017, 5:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 14 (Select vv. ESV). Another Helper (vv. 15-17) “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give...

Sunday, September 3, 2017, 4:13 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 Isaiah 48 (Select vv. NASB). Not in Truth (vv. 1, 4, & 8) “Hear this, O house of Jacob, who are named Israel And who came forth from...

Saturday, September 2, 2017, 5:27 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 119:57-80 (NASB). Heth (vv. 57-64) The Lord is my portion; I have promised to keep Your words. I sought Your favor with all my...

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...

Thursday, July 27, 2017, 8:29 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 1:21-25 (NASB). Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save...

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...