For those of us who live in the USA, or in the world, as a whole, are we aware of the spiritual and moral decline across our nation, or across the globe? Have we noticed the chaos, the rebellion, and the utter moral decay and depravity that is now being accepted as normal in our society, and...
Do you ever feel like what you have done is so bad that you could never be forgiven? Are you afraid to tell the truth for fear you will be rejected? Or, out of fear of other consequences? Do you remain in sinful addiction because you have given up hope of ever changing?
The Lord Jesus led me to...
In this world we will have trouble. But take heart! Jesus Christ has overcome the world. Amen! (Ref: John 16:33 NIV).
The Lord Jesus led me to read 2 Thessalonians 1 (Select vv. ESV).
We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing...
Believers in Jesus Christ: Is God always pleased with us, no matter what we do? Now that we have been saved, by God’s grace, through faith in Jesus Christ, when God looks at us, can he see when we sin against him? Or, does he only see Jesus?
Can we believe in Jesus Christ, and be in genuine...
The Lord Jesus led me to read Matthew 11 (Select vv. NIV).
“‘I will send my messenger ahead of you,
who will prepare your way before you.’” V. 10b
“From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it. For all the...
Some of you may have wondered why I do what I do, day in and day out, i.e. why I write these devotions, and why I talk so much about walking in the Spirit and not walking according the flesh. You may have wondered, too, why I am so passionate and so persistent in getting out the true message of...
Saturday, May 13, 2017, 8:08 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” I read Hebrews 13:1-6 (ESV).
Think of Others (vv. 1-3)
Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Remember those...
Tuesday, April 4, 2017, 3:43 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Do Not Seal My Lips.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 62 (NASB).
For Zion’s Sake (vv. 1-5)
For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent,
And for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep quiet,
Until her...
Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 7:47 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 1:1-20 (Select vv. NASB).
They Have Revolted (vv. 2-4)
Listen, O heavens, and hear, O earth;
For the Lord speaks,
“Sons I have reared and brought...
Saturday, March 4, 2017, 10:13 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 2:12-17 (NASB).
“And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write:
The One who has the sharp two-edged sword says this:
‘I know where...
Tuesday, December 20, 2016, 3:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Have Thine Own Way, Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 13 (ESV).
Subject to Authority (vv. 1-7)
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from...
Monday, September 19, 2016, 7:45 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 19:1-9 (ESV).
Hallelujah! (vv. 1-3)
After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out,
“Hallelujah...
Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 3:03 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Broken Hearts.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Philemon 1:1-20 (ESV).
Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother,
To Philemon our beloved fellow worker and Apphia our sister and Archippus our...
Tuesday, November 3, 2015, 10:44 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the songs “I Do Not Seal My Lips” and “Listen! Listen!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 13:15-27 (NASB).
Listen and Give Heed (vv. 15-17)
Listen and give heed, do not be haughty,
For the Lord has spoken...
Monday, November 2, 2015, 7:10 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Do Not Seal My Lips.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 12:9-17 (NASB).
A Speckled Bird (vv. 9-11)
“Is My inheritance like a speckled bird of prey to Me?
Are the birds of prey against her on every...
Sunday, October 25, 2015, 2:17 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Come and See.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 4: (Selected vv. NASB).
Blow the Trumpet! (vv. 5-6a)
Declare in Judah and proclaim in Jerusalem, and say,
“Blow the trumpet in the land;
Cry aloud and...
Saturday, October 24, 2015, 6:30 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 2 (Selected NASB).
Youthful Devotion (vv. 1-3)
Now the word of the Lord came to me saying, “Go and proclaim in the ears of Jerusalem, saying, ‘Thus...
Monday, October 19, 2015, 3:13 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Your Grace Divine.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 62 (NASB).
For Zion’s Sake (v. 1)
For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent,
And for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep quiet,
Until her righteousness...
Friday, October 16, 2015, 8:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Letters.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 59:15-20 (NASB).
Truth is Lacking (v. 15a)
Yes, truth is lacking;
And he who turns aside from evil makes himself a prey.
The president of the United...
Tuesday, October 13, 2015, 11:09 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 57 (Selected vv. NASB).
Offspring of an Adulterer (vv. 3-4, 6c-8)
“But come here, you sons of a sorceress,
Offspring of an adulterer and a...