But on the contrary, when they saw that the gospel for the uncircumcised had been committed to me, as [the gospel] for the circumcised [was] to Peter Galatians 2:7
When Paul realized that God had entrusted him with reaching the Gentiles, it couldn't have been easy for him. He expressed his...
Sing to the LORD a new song, [And] His praise from the ends of the earth, You who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, You coastlands and you inhabitants of them! Isaiah 42:10
In the first nine verses of this chapter, Isaiah heralds the coming Messiah. He does so in faith, as he listens...
"Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent, "because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. He has given assurance of this to all by raising Him from the dead." Acts 17:30-31...
Obedience of Faith
Romans 1:1-7 ESV
Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh and was declared to be...
Peter and John were apostles of Jesus Christ. One day they healed a man who had been lame from birth. The man whom they healed was now walking and leaping and praising God.
The people who witnessed this were filled with wonder and amazement at what had just happened to the man. So, Peter spoke...
Do you believe in the sovereignty of God? Do you believe our God and Lord Jesus Christ is far above all rule and authority, power and dominion? And, that Jesus Christ is before all things, and in him all things hold together, and that in everything he has the supremacy? Do you accept that He is...
Do we live what we say we believe? Or, is our belief just words? Or, is it just a religion? Or is it just religious practices, rituals and ceremonies?
The Lord Jesus led me to read 1 Peter 2 (Select vv. ESV).
As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and...
Something @Lanolin said to me this morning reminded me of a writing the Lord Jesus gave me 10 years ago. When I read it again, it greatly encouraged my heart. So, I am sharing it with you here this afternoon to encourage your hearts.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
I spent the day today in VA/WV...
Do you ever have times in your life when you feel… well, maybe you don’t even know what you feel exactly, or you don’t know how to express it. But, you know you want to go deeper with God. You want more of him in your life, i.e. more of his life being lived out through you. You don’t want to sin...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
Thursday, September 7, 2017, 4:59 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Lord, Move Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Colossians 1 (Select vv. ESV).
Jesus, the Sovereign (vv. 15-20)
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things...
Wednesday, July 26, 2017, 7:57 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Courageous.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures (in the NASB) on the subject of courage.
With Boldness (Acts 4:27-31)
“’For truly in this city there were gathered together against Your holy...
Thursday, July 13, 2017, 11:11 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “It All Depends.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read several scriptures (in the ESV) on the subject of the call of God on our lives.
Send Me (Isaiah 6:8-9a)
And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall...
Tuesday, June 6, 2017, 10:19 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Much Too High a Price.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 62 (quoting vv. 1-8 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...
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...
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...