Christian persecution is any hostility experienced from the world as a result of one’s identification as a Christian. From verbal harassment to hostile feelings, attitudes and actions, Christians in areas with severe religious restrictions pay a heavy price for their faith. Beatings, physical...
Monday, May 22, 2017, 6:13 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Your Lord is With You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 102 (quoting select vv. NASB).
Prayer of the Afflicted (vv. 1-3, 8-11)
Hear my prayer, O Lord!
And let my cry for help come to You.
Do not hide Your...
Sunday, May 7, 2017, 8:08 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Be Strong and Take Courage.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 5:17-33 (Select vv. NIV).
Go, Stand! (vv. 17-20)
Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, were...
Saturday, May 6, 2017, 9:46 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 4 (Select vv. NIV).
Proclaiming Jesus (vv. 1-2)
The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to Peter and John while they were...
Friday, May 5, 2017, 8:41 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 19 (quoting select vv. NASB).
The Son of God (vv. 5-7)
Jesus then came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate *said to them, “Behold, the...
Friday, May 5, 2017, 7:03 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Why are You Afraid?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 18 (quoting select vv. NASB).
Prophecy Fulfilled (summary chapters 13:1-18:18)
Jesus Christ, the Son of God (and God) had just been betrayed by one of his...
Thursday, May 4, 2017, 5:55 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “O Love That Will Not Let Me Go.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 16 (quoting select vv. ESV).
Remember He Told Us (vv. 1-4)
“These things I have spoken to you so that you may be kept from stumbling. They...
Thursday, May 4, 2017, 2:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Were You There?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 15:18-25 (ESV).
“If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but...
Sunday, April 23, 2017, 8:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Lifted Our Burdens.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 8:1-13 (NIV).
Saul Approved (v. 1a)
And Saul approved of their killing him.
When Stephen was persecuted, and then killed for his faith in Jesus...
Saturday, April 22, 2017, 4:38 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Were You There?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 6 (quoting vv. 7-15 NIV).
The Word Spread (vv. 7-10)
So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large...
Friday, April 21, 2017, 9:10 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Why are You Afraid?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 5:12-32 (NIV).
Believers in Jesus (vv. 12-16)
The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet...
Friday, April 21, 2017, 9:09 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Why are You Afraid?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 4:23-31 (NIV).
On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them...
Many throughout the world are presently being severely persecuted for their faith in Jesus Christ and for their testimonies for the gospel of Jesus Christ. Numerous saints of God are being martyred because they refuse to deny the name of Jesus Christ, they refuse to bow to the world’s system...
Thursday, April 20, 2017, 3:37 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Here I Go Again.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 4 (Select vv. NASB).
Greatly Disturbed (vv. 1-4)
As they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees...
Wednesday, April 12, 2017, 7:33 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Zechariah 12-13 (Select vv. NIV).
A Spirit of Grace (12:10)
“And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of...
Friday, March 31, 2017, 8:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 54 (Select vv. ESV, in reverse order).
A Massive Departure (vv. 9-11a)
“This is like the days of Noah to me:
as I swore that the waters of...
Friday, March 31, 2017, 2:53 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 53 (ESV).
A Man of Sorrows (vv. 1-3)
Who has believed what he has heard from us?
And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?
For he grew up...
Friday, March 24, 2017, 8:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Look to God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 30:1-18 (Select vv. NASB).
Rebellious Children (vv. 1-3)
“Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the Lord,
“Who execute a plan, but not Mine,
And make an...
Thursday, March 9, 2017, 5:55 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Should I Not Preach Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 11:2-6 (NASB).
Given to the Nations (v. 2)
Leave out the court which is outside the temple and do not measure it, for it has been given...
Wednesday, March 8, 2017, 7:01 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Unless You Are Born Again.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 7 (Select vv. NASB).
The Bond-Servants of God (vv. 1-4)
After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding...