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Wednesday, September 28, 2016, 11:06 p.m. – The Lord Jesus, again, put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” I believe there is a very good reason why he has been putting that song in my head nearly daily this past week or so. Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 22 (Select vv. ESV)...

Saturday, September 24, 2016, 5:33 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 2 (ESV). Nations Rage (vv. 1-3) Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers...

Friday, September 23, 2016, 8:17 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Touched My Mouth.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 1 (ESV). Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of...

Thursday, September 22, 2016, 3:15 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 22 (Select vv. ESV). Healing of the Nations (vv. 1-5) Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from...

Thursday, September 15, 2016, 7:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 16 (ESV). Then, the Lord reminded me of something which took place in my life 12 years ago, at this time of year. He reminded me of how...

Sunday, September 11, 2016, 8:18 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 12 (ESV). A Male Child (vv. 1-6) And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her...

Saturday, September 10, 2016, 5:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “More Precious Than Silver.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 11:1-13 (ESV). Measure the Temple (v. 1) Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff, and I was told, “Rise and measure the temple...

Friday, September 2, 2016, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 2:8-11 (ESV). “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. “‘I know your...

Saturday, August 13, 2016, 7:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Fear Not, Little Flock.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 4:13-5:11 (ESV). We Do Not Know (4:13-17) Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there...

Friday, August 5, 2016, 10:00 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Zeal for Your House.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 12:1-13 (ESV). With Endurance (vv. 1-4) Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight...

Thursday, June 23, 2016, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Be Strong and Take Courage.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Philippians 1:12-30 (ESV). Without Fear (vv. 12-14) I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the...

Wednesday, June 1, 2016, 10:36 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “All Through the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Co. 6:3-7:1 (ESV). As Servants of God (6:3-10) We put no obstacle in anyone's way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, but as servants...

Friday, May 13, 2016, 1:49 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Forever With Us.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 4:1-13 (ESV). Faithful in Service (vv. 1-5) This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God...

Thursday, May 5, 2016, 7:21 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “I Just Keep Trusting My Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 12:9-21 (ESV). Patient in Tribulation (vv. 9-13) Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with...

Sunday, April 24, 2016, 4:24 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “All Through the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 28:17-28 (ESV). It is Spoken Against (vv. 17-22) After three days he called together the local leaders of the Jews, and when they had gathered, he...

Friday, April 22, 2016, 4:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Courageous!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 26 (Select vv. ESV). Summary (Acts 21:27-26:11) Paul was in Jerusalem. Some Jews from the province of Asia stirred up a crowd against him. A mob of people...

Monday, April 18, 2016, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Wait!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 20:17-35 (ESV). Now from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called the elders of the church to come to him. And when they came to him, he said to them: “You yourselves...

Friday, April 15, 2016, 3:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Wait!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 17:16-34 (ESV). Summary (Acts 17:1-15) Sometimes our enemies can be so great that they are not content with merely removing us from their sight, but they will hotly...

Monday, April 11, 2016, 4:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “All Through the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 14 (Select vv. ESV). Poisoned Minds (vv. 1-7) Now at Iconium they entered together into the Jewish synagogue and spoke in such a way that a great...

Tuesday, April 5, 2016, 7:32 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “All Through the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 5:17-42 (Select vv. ESV). Jealousy (vv. 17-18) But the high priest rose up, and all who were with him (that is, the party of the Sadducees), and...