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...
Tuesday, February 21, 2017, 11:03 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 4:1-11 (NASB).
Arm Yourselves (vv. 1-2)
Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because he who...
Tuesday, February 21, 2017, 9:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Look to God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 3 (select vv. NASB).
Be Harmonious (vv. 8-9)
To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit; not...
Friday, February 17, 2017, 11:46 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, I am Resting, Resting.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 1 (ESV).
Various Trials (vv. 1-4, 12)
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,
To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion...
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...
Tuesday, February 7, 2017, 9:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Will Lift My Eyes.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Timothy 1:1-14 (NASB).
Recalling Your Tears (vv. 1-7)
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ...
Tuesday, December 27, 2016, 11:06 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Giveth More Grace.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 4:1-13 (ESV).
Be Faithful (vv. 1-2)
This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God...
Friday, December 16, 2016, 9:55 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When in the Stillness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 8:26-39 (Select vv. ESV).
He Intercedes for Us (vv. 26-27)
Likewise, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for...
Thursday, December 8, 2016, 7:28 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 28:17-29 (NIV).
After Paul gave his testimony to King Agrippa, the king told Festus that Paul could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar...
Monday, December 5, 2016, 10:44 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Will Uphold You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 20:16-32 (ESV).
With Humility and Tears (vv. 17-21)
Now from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called the elders of the church to come to him. And when...