disobedience

Hello. A friendly atheist here. A question occurred to me the answer to which I’d like a range of opinions from among Christians. This is not a “gotchya” question. I am not fishing for any right or wrong answer to prove some point. Promise. First, let me just say there are certain aspects of...

Consider Jesus Hebrews 3:1-6 ESV Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession, who was faithful to him who appointed him, just as Moses also was faithful in all God's house. For Jesus has been counted worthy of more...

The Lord Jesus led me to read Psalm 95 (vv. 7b-11 NASB). Has God blessed us today with life? Is there food in our stomachs? Do we have roofs over our heads? Do we have warm places to sleep? Are we adequately clothed? Not everyone is so blessed! How often do we, who are so blessed, take these...

Saturday, October 21, 2017, 3:34 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “To Be Like Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 10 (quoting select vv. ESV). Examples for Us (vv. 6-10) Now these things took place as examples for us, that we might not desire evil as they...

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...

Friday, October 30, 2015, 9:00 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 8 (NASB). Refuse to Return (vv. 4-7) “You shall say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord, “Do men fall and not get up again? Does one turn away and...

Thursday, October 29, 2015, 5:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the songs “Fully Ready,” and “He Gives Purpose.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 7 (Select vv. NASB). Stubborn Evil Hearts (vv. 21-26) Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, “Add your burnt...

Friday, October 23, 2015, 5:05 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Courageous!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 66 (NASB). They Did Evil (vv. 1-4) Thus says the Lord, “Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. Where then is a house you could build for Me...

Tuesday, October 20, 2015, 3:00 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Your Grace Divine.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 63 (Selected vv. NASB). He Redeemed Them (vv. 7-9) I shall make mention of the lovingkindnesses of the Lord, the praises of the Lord, According to...

Thursday, October 15, 2015, 8:19 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “The Letters.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 59:1-15a (NASB). Your Iniquities (vv. 1-2) Behold, the Lord’s hand is not so short That it cannot save; Nor is His ear so dull That it cannot hear. But...

Friday, October 2, 2015, 11:11 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Songs in the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 42 (quoting v. 13 NASB). The Lord will go forth like a warrior, He will arouse His zeal like a man of war. He will utter a shout, yes, He will...

Friday, September 4, 2015, 7:28 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Why are you Afraid?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 10 (selected vv. NASB). Who Withhold Justice (vv. 1-4) Woe to those who enact evil statutes And to those who constantly record unjust decisions...

Saturday, July 18, 2015, 7:27 a.m. – The Lord Jesus brought to mind the song “Give Me Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 1:19-25 (NASB). Quick and Slow (vv. 19-20) This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger...