The Lord Jesus led me to read Hebrews 2 (Select vv. ESV).
Jesus Christ, the Son of God (and God), and creator of the world, left his throne in heaven, came to earth, took on human flesh, and suffered like we suffer. He was also tempted in like manner as we are tempted, yet without sin. He...
The Lord Jesus led me to read John 1 (Select vv. NASB).
Jesus Christ, the Son of God (and God) is the Word of which this passage speaks. This fact will become clear as we near the end of this scripture.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in...
The Lord Jesus led me to read 2 Peter 3 (Select vv. NASB).
When we, as believers in Jesus Christ, trust in Him to be Lord and Savior of our lives, we are delivered both from slavery to sin and the punishment of sin, which is spiritual death, which is eternity without God in the fires of hell...
The Lord Jesus led me to read Colossians 2 (vv. 1-7 NASB).
We have been instructed in scripture to expect to be opposed, if we are truly following Jesus Christ with our lives. But, it isn’t just us who are being opposed, but it is the gospel of our salvation which is coming under fire, and from...
The Lord Jesus led me to read Colossians 3 (vv. 1-4 NASB)
Therefore, if you have been raised up with Christ…
That word “if” is a big word, although it often goes unnoticed. When we see this word “if” show up in scripture, we should take notice, for it implies uncertainty, the unknown, or that...
The Lord Jesus led me to read John 17 (vv. 20-26 NIV).
Continuing with Jesus’ prayer for those who were already his, by faith, and for those who would yet come to know him as their Lord and Savior…
“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their...
Thursday, November 2, 2017, 8:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “To My Beloved.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 2 (Quoting select vv. NASB).
Putting Aside (vv. 1-2)
Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, like...
Monday, October 30, 2017, 12:00 noon – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Muted Trumpet.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Ephesians 2 (Select vv. ESV).
You Once Walked (vv. 1-3)
And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this...
Saturday, October 28, 2017, 7:41 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, I am Resting, Resting.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 1 (Quoting select vv. NASB).
Chosen by God (vv. 1-2)
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,
To those who reside as aliens, scattered...
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...
Wednesday, October 18, 2017, 5:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Trust Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 27 (Select vv. ESV).
No Fear (vv. 1-3)
The Lord is my light and my salvation;
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life;
of whom...
Thursday, October 12, 2017, 9:44 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 49 (quoting vv. 5-10 ESV).
His Servant (vv. 5-6)
And now the Lord says,
he who formed me from the womb to be his servant,
to bring Jacob back to...
Wednesday, October 11, 2017, 6:42 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Fully Ready.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 62 (Select vv. NASB).
My Soul Waits (vv. 1-2)
My soul waits in silence for God only;
From Him is my salvation.
He only is my rock and my salvation,
My...
Tuesday, October 10, 2017, 6:48 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Should I Not Preach Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Proverbs 19 (Select vv. NASB).
Servants and Witnesses
As followers of Jesus Christ, and as his servants and witnesses, we need to be about sharing...
Sunday, October 8, 2017, 8:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Power of The Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 43:8-13 (NASB).
Bring out the people who are blind, even though they have eyes,
And the deaf, even though they have ears.
All the nations have...
Saturday, October 7, 2017, 4:09 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Praise Be Told.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 63 (ESV).
His Power and Glory (vv. 1-4)
A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.
O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you;
my...
Friday, October 6, 2017, 6:27 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Our God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 26 (Select vv. ESV).
A Strong City (vv. 1-2)
In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah:
“We have a strong city;
he sets up salvation
as...
Thursday, October 5, 2017, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Our God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 55 (Select vv. ESV).
Listen Diligently (vv. 1-3a)
“Come, everyone who thirsts,
come to the waters;
and he who has no money,
come, buy and eat!
Come...
Sunday, September 24, 2017, 6:39 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 Hebrews 10 (Select vv. ESV).
Draw Near (vv. 19-22)
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the...
Wednesday, September 20, 2017, 7:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Trust Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Joel 2 (Select vv. ESV).
Warning of Judgment (vv. 1-3, 11)
Blow a trumpet in Zion;
sound an alarm on my holy mountain!
Let all the inhabitants of the land...