Christian Compositions (2025)

06/10/2025

I recently wrote a blog post at the request of my friend, Amy Sapp. This is a basic study of the biblical principles about clothing.

I have had quite a few requests for this article in printed form, so it is now available as a free PDF download on the Christian Compositions website. You can also read it as a blog post at sappsolutely. com.

06/10/2025

Just because someone is confident does not mean they are correct.

A fool is convinced he is always right (Pro. 12:15), and has a great deal of “self-confidence”, but he is still a fool.

Often those voices which are the loudest, angriest, and “surest” are also the most foolish.

Only when our confidence is placed in Christ and His Word is it justified.

“In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.”
— ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭14‬:‭26‬-‭27‬‬

Self-confidence is found in verse 16.

Strong and sure confidence is found in verse 26.

Choose wisely.

30/09/2025

A thought to ponder...

"It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not." (Lam. 3:22)

When we do not see immediate consequences for sin, it is easy to assume that what we are doing is not all that bad.

We may be tempted to take it a step farther, and think that perhaps God really does not mind.

Ultimately, we may come to believe that God is pleased with our wickedness.

Does that seem implausible? Read the Bible and notice how many times Israel did just that. Then read the headlines or social media (or perhaps just take a look into the mirror) and consider how often people accept, or imagine, that God is pleased with something that is clearly stated to be sin in His Word.

This is sad in a general sense, but it is shameful for those of us who claim to be God’s children.

God is merciful and longsuffering, but He never approves sin. His goodness should lead us to repent of sin, not to indulge in it. (Rom. 2:4)

May the Lord help us to desire to “walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing...” (Col. 2:10a), and not to exploit or abuse the mercy of God.

“They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy.” (Jonah 2:8)

29/09/2025

I found the lyrics to this beautiful hymn in a very old hymnal compiled by Ira Sankey, Philip Bliss, James McGranahan, and George Stebbins. It was published in 1883, but its challenge still rings true today. I know that often verses are taken out of hymns for the sake of space and time, but each of these verses has a powerful message. I love the overall theme of this song - that every believer should be doing something to bring others to Christ.

1. Hark, the voice of Jesus calling,
“Who will go and work today?
Fields are ripe and harvests waiting,
Who will bear the sheaves away?”
Long and loud the Master calls us,
Rich reward He offers free;
Who will answer, gladly saying,
“Here am I, send me, send me?”

2. If you cannot cross the ocean,
And the distant lands explore,
You can find the lost around you,
You can help them at your door;
If you cannot give your thousands,
You can give the widow’s mite;
What you truly give for Jesus,
Will be precious in His sight.

3. If you cannot speak like angels,
If you cannot preach like Paul,
You can tell the love of Jesus,
You can say He died for all.
If you cannot rouse the wicked,
With the judgment’s dread alarms,
You can lead the little children
To the Savior’s waiting arms.

4. If you cannot be the watchman,
Standing high on Zion’s wall,
Pointing out the path to heaven,
Offering life and peace to all,
With your prayers and with your bounties
You can do what heaven demands;
You can be like faithful Aaron,
Holding up the prophet’s hands.

5. If among the older people,
You may not be apt to teach,
“Feed My lambs,” said Christ, our Shepherd,
“Place the food within their reach.”
And it may be that the children
You have led with trembling hand,
Will be found among your jewels,
When you reach the better land.

6. Let none hear you idly saying,
“There is nothing I can do.”
While the lost of earth are dying,
And the Master calls for you;
Take the task He gives you gladly;
Let His work your pleasure be;
Answer quickly when He calls you,
“Here am I, send me, send me.”

-Pastor Daniel March, 1867

28/09/2025

MEEK & QUIET

Meek & quiet in my spirit? Humbly calm? How can it be
When my nature wants control, and frets, and fears? Lord, You know me.

Can I learn this meek submission, live adorned with peace serene,
In my heart possess this hidden treasure that by You is seen?

You revealed this precious secret to all those who will obey.
"Come to Me, ye heavy laden, laboring along life's way."

"Come, & I will give you rest. Come, & take the yoke I wear,
For you'll find My yoke is easy, and My burden light to bear."

"Come, for I am meek & lowly. Come, My child, & learn of Me.
As you come & learn My heart, you will secure the rest you need."

He will not place His yoke upon me. I must come & take it up,
But if I heed His invitation, He will fill my empty cup.

He will teach me how to know Him, share His meek & lowly heart,
Give me rest in soul & spirit, beautify my hidden part.

As I count earth's gains as losses, wholly yielded to His will,
Oh, the knowledge of Christ Jesus will my deepest needs fulfill!

Let me then go quickly to Him; take His yoke without a sigh,
Trusting fully with rejoicing in the God who cannot lie.

Meek & quiet in my spirit? Humbly calm? Lord, can it be?
"You will find the rest you're seeking if you'll come & learn of Me."

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
Matthew 11:28-30

(I Pet. 3:1-4, 15; Mt. 11:28-30; Phil. 3:7-10; Psalm 37; II Cor. 10:1; Mt. 21:5)

26/09/2025

What is revival? It is a term we hear often, and hopefully desire, but how does God define it?

It is vital that we recognize that God will always, and only, send revival to His people according to His Word. He clearly gives us His requirements for revival:

1. Humility
2. Fear of God
3. Prayer and seeking God’s face
4. Confession of sin
5. Repentance and contrition for sin
6. Forsaking of sin
7. Walking according to the Word of God

There is no doubt that our hearts, our homes, our churches, our communities, need a revival, but are we willing to have one?

True revival begins with God’s people. It results in transformed minds and consecrated, holy lives. It is not fueled by carnality. It is not filled with conformity to the world.

The revived heart is faithful to Christ alone, fervent for His cause, filled with His Spirit, and following His Word.

The test of any revival is obedience to the Word of God.

“We need to turn back to the Bible,
The unchanging Word of the Lord,
Yes, we need to see a revival
Of hearing and heeding God’s Word.
For doctrine, reproof, and correction,
Instruction in God’s holy way,
We need to turn back to the Bible,
That Christ we might please each day.”

“For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭57‬:‭15‬

“O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy.” (Hab. 3:2)

“Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the LORD. Let us lift up our heart with our hands unto God in the heavens.” (Lam. 3:401-41)

“For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?” (I Pet. 4:17)

(Ps. 85; Ps. 119:37, II Chr. 7:14)

25/09/2025

“Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.”
‭‭Jude‬ ‭1‬:‭3‬-‭4‬

“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.”
‭‭Titus‬ ‭2‬:‭11‬-‭14‬

“And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you: to the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.”
‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭3:12-13

“And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.”
‭‭1 John‬ ‭2‬:‭28‬

“But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.”
‭‭2 Peter‬ ‭3‬:‭10‬-‭12‬, ‭14‬ ‭

“Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.”
‭‭James‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬

24/09/2025

I am just the messenger. I have been entrusted with the most valuable and urgent of messages - the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

It is not my responsibility to be certain that the recipient likes the message, agrees with the message, nor responds to the message. I cannot avoid giving the message because I fear it may be rejected. I cannot fail to deliver it because I am unsure if it will be well-received. My success or failure is not found in the responses of those to whom I deliver the message, simply in whether or not I deliver it. I am just the messenger.

I have no right to change the message to make it agreeable, or acceptable. I have no right to alter any terms, nor to offer any promises or assurances not stated therein. I have no right to insert my own opinions, ideas, or views. I do not need to “pretty it up”, nor “water it down”. I am just the messenger.

I must deliver this message clearly, concisely, consistently. I must speak it fully and faithfully. I must recognize its urgency, and act accordingly. I must convey it honestly and honorably. I must not be distracted, deterred, or delayed. I must not fall into wickedness, falter when I am weak, nor faint when I am weary. I must stand firmly, walk circumspectly, and run patiently. It must not be of any consequence to me the location to which I am assigned, nor the length of time which is required to deliver it. I am just the messenger.

I am to deliver the message I have been given, by the method I am instructed, for the purpose it is intended. It isn’t my message; it is His. It isn’t my method; it is His. It isn’t my mission; it is His. I should have no motives, other than to fulfill His will. I should seek no honor if it is accepted, nor feel shame if it is refused. I am just the messenger.

It is an honor to do His work. It is a privilege to be commissioned to deliver such an important message. If it is rejected, I should not be surprised. He was rejected. If it is scorned, I should not be shocked. He was scorned. If it is mocked, and I am mocked along with it, I should bear it gladly, knowing it is not for my sake, but for His.

Will I be despised for bearing His message? If I bear it faithfully, it is certain that I will be despised by many. Will I be misunderstood? Falsely accused? Counted a fool? Doubtless I will. But there will be some who will receive it gladly. There will be some who will be eternally grateful. There will be some who will be encouraged. There will be some who will join the ranks, and gladly take up the message themselves.

And one day, when I stand before the Lord Jesus Christ to give account, I hope I will hear Him say, “Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” With grateful heart, I will kneel before Him and praise Him for His goodness, His grace, His Gospel, His unspeakable gift, knowing I am worthy of nothing, for I am just the messenger.

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.” (Rom. 1:16)

“…as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!” (Rom. 10:15)

©️ 2014 Niki Lott.

23/09/2025

Our Savior left us His peace, but we must let that peace rule in our hearts.

"And let the peace of God rule in your hearts..." (Col. 3:15a).

That word rule means "control, govern, direct, decide, determine, umpire".

Are we allowing the peace of God to rule in our hearts?
Are we allowing it to control us?
To direct us?
To determine our decisions?
To "umpire" or resolve the conflicts in our minds and hearts?

You see, that word "rule" is usually where our problem lies. We know God has peace available for us, but we want to be in control. We dislike the idea of someone else, even God, having authority or control over us.

Fear and stress, anxiety and desperation, come when we feel we are losing that control. Yet, all along, God wants to rule in our hearts, our minds, and our lives. As He does, He promises that His peace will keep - guard and protect - our hearts and minds (Phil. 4:6-7).

We are made to be AT peace with God at the moment of salvation (Rom. 5:1; Col. 1:12-14, 19-21), but the peace OF God comes through faith, surrender, and prayer.

Faith lets God rule in our hearts and daily lives. Jesus Christ is the Prince of Peace. He will graciously and gladly give us His peace, but only as He is permitted to be our ruler. We are either letting our hearts be ruled by our troubles and fears, or we are letting them be ruled by His peace.

"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." (Jn. 14:27)

"Jesus gives peace that the world cannot give,
Peace that will never depart,
Peace that I realize each moment I let
The Prince of Peace rule in my heart.
He is my peace.”

Let Him be your peace. Let Him rule.
Be thankful.

"That at that time ye were without Christ...having no hope, and without God in the world: But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. For he is our peace..." (Eph. 2:12-14a)

16/09/2025

Our nation is in trouble. So many people are hurting, angry, afraid, lost.

The answer to our problems is not political, educational, or economical. Our greatest need is spiritual, and the only answer is Christ.

Christian friends, many have been shaken by the events of the past week. How I pray that it will not be a passing moment, but that we will be stirred from spiritual slumber, and realize that time is short and the need is great.

“Oh, will you lift your eyes?
This is your mission field.”

15/09/2025

The confidence of a Christian is an unwavering, unshakeable assurance in God. It is absolute faith that His character is unchangeable, His Word is true, and His ways are perfect.

This is a confidence that is not conceited, an assurance that is not arrogant, and a boldness that is not brash or boastful. It makes little of self and much of Christ.

Our world needs bold Christians! They need to see the assurance that comes from the hope found in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They need to see the confidence of a sinner who has been forgiven and has experienced the mercy and grace of God. They need to see the effect of righteousness and the power of the resurrection in our lives.

If we were bold with the power of Christ this world would not be so bold in their sin. If we were more confident that God is who He says He is, and courageously shared and lived our faith, perhaps they would be more willing to believe Him.

He is the only way.
He is our only hope.
He is our only strength.
He is our source of joy.
He is our reason for living.

If we know these things to be true, then why do we often live as if we aren’t really sure?

With all my heart I want to be a confident Christian, not for my sake, but for Christ’s. I am reminded often that I am not perfect and will fail. I am only a sinner, saved by the mercy and grace of God.

Yet I am also reminded that I have a God who is all powerful, the Creator of heaven and earth, who sent His only Son to die for sin. His compassion and love are for every soul, and the message of His Gospel needs to be shared with every person, not timidly, not uncertainly, not apologetically – boldly!

Tepid, timid, anemic, worldly Christians will never have a positive impact for the cause of Christ. Our lack of spiritual confidence speaks volumes of our lukewarm condition.

While there are many things in which we cannot have confidence, the Bible teaches us that we can confidence in and toward our God.

May we who know the Lord Jesus Christ "be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might."!

13/09/2025

Wickedness is everywhere,
No one even seems to care,
But God still seeks today
For a man who will not compromise,
Who’ll boldly stand against the lies.
Oh, can you hear Him say,

“Who will stand in the gap?
Who will shine forth the light?
Who will make up the hedge?
Who will pray in the night?
Who will speak forth the truth?
Who will warn of God’s wrath?
Will you be the one
Who will stand in the gap?”

Mercy’s door is soon to close,
Billions still who do not know
The hope found in God’s Son,
In my hands I hold His Holy Word,
And in my heart His Spirit’s stirred,
I long to be the one

Who will stand in the gap,
Who will shine forth the light,
Who will make up the hedge,
Who will pray in the night,
Who will speak forth the truth,
Who will warn of God’s wrath,
Will I be the one
Who will stand in the gap?

Lord, give me boldness to proclaim
The truth unto the lost,
To stand for You in all I do
No matter what the cost.

Who will stand in the gap?
Who will shine forth the light?
Who will make up the hedge?
Who will pray in the night?
Who will speak forth the truth?
Who will warn of God’s wrath?
Will you be the one
Who will stand in the gap?

Will you be the one,
Will I be the one,
Oh, will there be one
Who will stand in the gap?

©Niki Lott, 3/10/15
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