Month: May 2020

13
May
2020

Week 5 companion meeting

Morning Time with the Lord

Hymn #1048 (Stanzas 3 & 5)

Just as I am, though tossed about
With many a conflict, many a doubt;
Fightings within, and fears without,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come!

Sometimes as we try to come to the Lord, we may feel like a small boat being tossed about in the open sea. In these days, our hearts may be weighed down and burdened with inward conflicts about the things we have lost and are missing during this time of social distancing. There may be doubts about our future and safety or feelings of uncertainty. These are fightings within and fears without. As we draw near to the Lord using this song, the Lord helps us to realize how much of a heavy load we are bearing inside. We can then open to Him and tell Him about these things that are weighing down our heart. In this way we are casting all our anxieties on Him because it matters to the Lord concerning us (1 Peter 5:7). We are, little by little, item by item, being unloaded. Without being unloaded, it is very difficult to really pursue the Lord. This is the Lord’s way of caring for us, so that we can pursue Him with all our heart and strength.

Just as I am, Thou wilt receive,
Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
Because Thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come!

In this way, we may be led to stanza 5 in this song. We sense the Lord receives us, welcomes us just as we are. He cares, He cleanses, He relieves us of all that weighs us down. At the same time, we also sense an inward rich supply that causes us to float, to rise, to strengthen us to go on for the day. As we experience the Lord in this way, our appreciation and love for the Lord spontaneously increases. Feel free to thank the Lord and tell the Lord you love Him at this time.

This coming to the Lord, opening to the Lord, touching the Lord, being supplied by the Lord, and enjoyment of the Lord is morning revival.

Posted by ypspadmin in Companion Meetings
13
May
2020

Week 5, Day 3

Week 5

The Bible—A Time With The Lord

Hymns:  554

Day 3:

II. The morning is the best time to receive spiritual nourishment

 Exo. 16:13b-14 And in the morning there was a layer of dew around the camp. And when the layer of dew lifted, there upon the surface of the wilderness were fine round flakes, fine as the frost on the earth.

 Exo. 16:21 And they gathered in morning by morning, each one according to his eating; and when the sun became hot, it melted.

Read over the outline points and verses above and use these for your prayer to spend time with the Lord in the Word in the morning. After your prayer time, jot down in your notebook one or two things that the Lord touched you with.

Later, listen to the following podcast sometime during the day.

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12
May
2020

Week 5, Day 2

Week 5

The Bible—A Time With The Lord

Hymns:  Give Yourself To Love The Lord

Day 2:

I. The morning is the best time to spend personal, intimate, and affectionate time with the Lord for His satisfaction (continued)

John 20:1 Now on the first day of the week, Mary the Magdalene came early to the tomb while it was yet dark and saw the stone taken away from the tomb.

John 20:14-18 When she said these things, she turned backward and beheld Jesus standing there, yet she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking? She, supposing that He was the gardener, said to Him, Sir, if You have carried Him away, tell me where You have laid Him, and I will take Him away. Jesus said to her, Mary! She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, Rabboni! (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, Do not touch Me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to My brothers and say to them, I ascend to My Father and your Father, and My God and your God. Mary the Magdalene came, announcing to the disciples, I have seen the Lord, and that He had said these things to her.

Read over the outline points and verses above and use these for your prayer to spend time with the Lord in the Word in the morning. After your prayer time, jot down in your notebook one or two things that the Lord touched you with.

Later, listen to the following podcast sometime during the day.

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Posted by Andrew Carton in Daily Portions
11
May
2020

Week 5, Day 1

Note: Here is the entire outline for Week 5 in PDF format if you’d like to have it or print it for your reference.

Week 5 – Outline

Week 5

The Bible—A Time With The Lord

Song:  Good Morning Lord Jesus

Day 1:

I. The morning is the best time to spend personal, intimate, and affectionate time with the Lord for His satisfaction

Song of Songs 7:12 Let us rise up early for the vineyards; Let us see if the vine has budded, If the blossom is open, If the pomegranates are in bloom; There I will give you my love.

Psalm 110:3 Your people will offer themselves willingly in the day of Your warfare, In the splendor of their consecration. Your young men will be to You like the dew from the womb of the dawn.

Read over the outline points and verses above and use these for your prayer to spend time with the Lord in the Word in the morning. After your prayer time, jot down in your notebook one or two things that the Lord touched you with.

Later, listen to the following podcast sometime during the day.

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Posted by Andrew Carton in Daily Portions
10
May
2020

Lord’s Day, May 10 (last day!)

Spend some time this morning to open up to the Lord in prayer regarding what He touched you with during the previous six days. Review your notes and the outline points and verses. Ask the Lord what He would have you share with all the saints. Prepare a prophecy (1-2 minutes long) to share with the saints what you enjoyed this week.

Here is the whole outline for the week, for your reference. Or, you can download a PDF of this week’s outline here.

Here are two hymns to enjoy along with this week’s daily portions.

Hymns, #383, “Sweet Will of God” (use the original tune rather than one of the new tunes).

Hymns, #30, “What love Thou has bestowed on us” (the lyrics are here and the tune is here).

The Precious Word of God, Message Four
The Bible—God’s Will

I. God’s Will is revealed in the Bible

Ephesians 5:17  Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

A. Christ came as a God-man to carry out the Father’s will

Hebrews 10:7  “Behold, I have come . . . to do Your will, O God.”

B. God’s will is for us to be men of God, God-men partaking of God’s life and nature to become one with Him and do His will on the earth

2 Timothy 3:16–17  All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for conviction, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, That the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

II. Satan’s Will is opposed to God’s Will and is embodied in the world and carried out by the rebellious spirit of disobedience (See Eph. 2:2 notes 21 & 23)

Romans 12:2  And do not be fashioned according to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and well pleasing and perfect.

1 John 2:17  And the world is passing away, and its lust, but he who does the will of God abides forever.

1 Timothy 6:11  But you, O man of God, flee these things, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, meekness.

III. God’s Word must dwell in us and be our delight

Colossians 3:16  Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another with Psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to God.

Psalm 119:16  I will take delight in Your statutes; / I will not forget Your word.

IV. Our Will is to choose to receive and obey God’s Will revealed in His Word

Luke 11:28  But He said, Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it.

James 1:21–22  Therefore . . . receive in meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. And become doers of the word and not hearers only who delude themselves.

Psalm 119:112  I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes / Forever, to the end.

John 7:17  If anyone resolves to do His will, he will know concerning the teaching . . .

2 Corinthians 3:16  But whenever their heart turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.

V. The Father’s Blessing is for those who love the Lord and keep His word

John 14:23–24  Jesus answered and said to him, If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word, and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make an abode with him. He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine, but the Father’s who sent Me.

 

 

Posted by ypspadmin in Daily Portions
09
May
2020

Week 4, Day 6

The Precious Word of God

Spring Pursuit Summary

How should we respond to the Word of God?

  • We must read the Bible
  • We must believe God’s speaking by having an open heart
  • We must receive God’s breathing by having an exercised spirit
  • We must enjoy God’s feeding by having a hungry heart and a thirsty spirit
  • We must obey God’s will by having a willing heart and an obedient spirit

Verses:

Rev. 1:3 Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy and keep the things written in it, for the time is near.

Psalm 119:11   In my heart I have treasured up Your word / That I might not sin against You.

Ephesians 6:17–18   And receive the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which Spirit is the word of God, By means of all prayer and petition.

James 1:21–22   Therefore . . . receive in meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. And become doers of the word and not hearers only who delude themselves.

Matt. 4:4   But He answered and said, It is written, “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out through the mouth of God.”

1 Peter 2:2–3   As newborn babes, long for the guileless milk of the word in order that by it you may grow unto salvation, If you have tasted that the Lord is good.

Jeremiah 15:16   Your words were found and I ate them, / And Your word became to me / The gladness and joy of my heart, / For I am called by Your name, / O Jehovah, God of hosts.

Luke 11:28   But He said, Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it.

John 14:23–24   Jesus answered and said to him, If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word, and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make an abode with him. He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine, but the Father’s who sent Me.

Read over the outline points and verses above and use these for your prayer to spend time with the Lord in the Word in the morning. After your prayer time, jot down in your notebook one or two things that the Lord touched you with.

Later, listen to the following podcast sometime during the day.

 

 

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Posted by ypspadmin in Daily Portions
08
May
2020

Week 4, Day 5

The Precious Word of God, Message Four
The Bible—God’s Will
Day 5

V. The Father’s Blessing is for those who love the Lord and keep His word

John 14:23–24   Jesus answered and said to him, If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word, and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make an abode with him. He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine, but the Father’s who sent Me.

Read over the outline points and verses above and use these for your prayer to spend time with the Lord in the Word in the morning. After your prayer time, jot down in your notebook one or two things that the Lord touched you with.

Later, listen to the following podcast sometime during the day.

 

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