enemies

Jesus said that if we follow him, that we will be hated as he was hated, and that they will treat us the same way as they treated him. We are taught in scripture that we can expect to be persecuted, too, for righteousness’ sake, and that we are blessed when people revile us and say all manner of...

We all have enemies, let’s face it. No matter how nice we are, there are always going to be people who won’t like us, and who will rise against us, just because we are not like them; just because we are different. Yet, for those of us who have trusted in Jesus Christ to be Lord and Savior of...

Tuesday, October 17, 2017, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Lifted Our Burdens.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 25 (Select vv. ESV). Our Enemies (vv. 1-3) To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame; let...

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...

Sunday, May 28, 2017, 11:22 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 23 (NASB). Not in Want (v. 1) The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd. In his death on a cross, he laid down his...

Monday, May 22, 2017, 6:13 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Your Lord is With You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 102 (quoting select vv. NASB). Prayer of the Afflicted (vv. 1-3, 8-11) Hear my prayer, O Lord! And let my cry for help come to You. Do not hide Your...

Wednesday, May 17, 2017, 7:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Total Praise.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 61 (Select vv. ESV). My Refuge (vv. 1-3) To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; from the...

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...

Sunday, March 19, 2017, 3:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 7:1-9 (ESV). Waging War (vv. 1-2) In the days of Ahaz the son of Jotham, son of Uzziah, king of Judah, Rezin the king of Syria and Pekah the son of...

Friday, November 4, 2016, 1:32 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Have Thine Own Way, Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 119:73-80 (ESV). Your Hands Made Me (vv. 73-77) Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your...

Sunday, October 23, 2016, 5:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “More Love to Thee, O Christ.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 69 (Select vv. ESV). Up to My Neck (vv. 1-4a) Save me, O God! For the waters have come up to my neck. I sink in deep mire, where...

Saturday, October 22, 2016, 4:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross” and then, “More Love to Thee, O Christ.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 66 (Select vv. ESV). Come and See (vv. 5-7) Come and see what God has done: he is awesome in his deeds...

Friday, October 21, 2016, 2:35 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Hear My Voice.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 64 (ESV). Their Evil Purpose (vv. 1-6) Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy. Hide me from the secret plots...

Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 5:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When I Am Afraid.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 58-59 (Select vv. NIV). Their Venom (Ps. 58:1-5) Do you rulers indeed speak justly? Do you judge people with equity? No, in your heart you devise...

Thursday, October 6, 2016, 12:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 31 (Select vv. NASB). Into Your Hand (vv. 1-5) In You, O Lord, I have taken refuge; Let me never be ashamed; In Your righteousness deliver me. Incline...

Monday, October 3, 2016, 3:40 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 28 (NASB). My Petitions (vv. 1-2) To You, O Lord, I call; My rock, do not be deaf to me, For if You are silent to me, I will become like those who go...

Saturday, October 1, 2016, 4:22 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Touched My Mouth.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 27 (Select vv. ESV). The Lord my Stronghold (vv. 1-3) The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of...

Saturday, October 1, 2016, 5:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 25 (Select vv. ESV). He Leads the Humble (vv. 8-10) Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in the way. He...

Tuesday, September 27, 2016, 6:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 17 (ESV). A Heart Prepared (vv. 1-5) A Prayer of David. Hear a just cause, O Lord; attend to my cry! Give ear to my prayer from lips free of...

Thursday, December 10, 2015, 10:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “As the Deer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 4:8-11 (NASB). As the Deer / Martin J. Nystrom Based off Psalm 42:1 As the deer panteth for the water So my soul longeth after You… You alone are...