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17/02/2020

15/01/2020

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.
Romans 12:1 NKJV

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.

20/01/2019

Word For Today

The blessings of Jesus’ blood

20 JANUARY 2019

‘The blood of Jesus Christ…cleanses us from all sin.’
1 John 1:7 NKJV

Blood is the one element that reaches every part of the body. Its precious cargo of oxygen and nutrients carries life, energy, nourishment, and healing. The white cells function like paramedics, cleansing wounds and healing disease. They serve as a militia fighting off potential attackers. There’s a spiritual lesson here! We each need the life-giving blood of Jesus to cleanse us, protect us, and sustain us. And we need it every day. The Bible says, ‘If we walk in the light as He is in the light…the blood of Jesus Christ…cleanses us from all sin.’ That means as you continue to walk with Jesus, His blood continues to cleanse you from all your sin. Ask any doctor: blood determines who a child’s real father is. And the blood of Jesus proves you are God’s redeemed child; otherwise you’re just a pseudo-heir trying to receive promises reserved for members of the family. Every one of our heavenly Father’s blessings flows to His children through the blood. It’s what enables each of us to stand before Him, righteous and qualified to receive His blessings. Thank God for the emphasis on the Holy Spirit today. But unless we understand that God accepts us because He sees us through the blood, we’ll be empowered but insecure, using our spiritual gifts but living under needless condemnation. Counsellor, tell your hurting clients that by the power of Jesus’ blood they can tear down every stronghold in their family and break every chain that links them to the past. Take a moment today to thank God for the blessings of Jesus’ blood.

Luke 1:39-56, Psalm 7-9
Shalom.

25/10/2018

Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. Ephesians‬ ‭4:29

24/09/2018

Word For Today
Retrain your brain
24 SEPTEMBER 2018
‘Be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him.’
Colossians 3:10 NLT

Lasting change happens gradually on the inside, often before there’s any outward evidence of it. Pastor Jim Penner says: ‘A friend of mine recently went through hip-replacement surgery…the joint had worn to the point where he walked with a limp and had to use a crutch. Thanks to the skill of a modern-day surgeon he was quickly up and around again. Yet for months after the surgery his limp remained…I ran into him this morning and the limp was gone. Where did it go? It had been there the day before. Had it vanished in the night? “You’re walking great,” I said. “What happened?” His response was priceless. “My physical therapist told me I had to retrain my brain.” His brain had been trained to expect pain so he limped in anticipation. Even when he didn’t feel the pain his brain said, “Hang on. It’s coming!” The Bible says in Christ you become “a new creature: old things are passed away…all things are become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV). But you have to change your thinking by believing, accepting, and acting on it. Christ has already done the restoration “surgery”. Just like my friend was given a new hip, God has given you a new life. The old one is gone along with all the bad things you’ve done, thought, or said. You’re a brand-new creation. But you have to retrain your brain to accept God’s forgiveness and the restorative work Jesus has done in your life.’ So: retrain your brain.

Isaiah 41-42, Philippians 2
Shalom.

27/08/2018

Word For Today
God will protect you
27 AUGUST 2018
‘He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.’
Daniel 6:27 NLT

One Bible teacher writes: ‘There have been times when I wanted God to rescue me from certain pits, but He didn’t. Why? Because He wanted me to learn that His grace was sufficient in the pit. The question is never, “What will God do when all around me spells destruction?” The question is, “What will I do?” I may not be able to conquer the lions, but I don’t have to – that’s God’s job. Daniel said, “My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions…because I was found innocent in his sight” (v. 22 NIV 2011 Edition). I may not be able to stop legislation from being enacted against me, but like Daniel, I can call on my God. “He prayed three times a day” (v. 10 NLT). Stop exhausting yourself fighting the enemy and the conditions around you; they are too many. Just lean on God and be innocent of the charges made by those who are jealous or afraid because of your position with God and man. God didn’t rescue Daniel from the pit; He delivered him from the power of the enemy while he was in the pit. The lions were still there when Daniel left, waiting for their next victim. But they had no power over him – and as a redeemed child of God they have no power over you either. Daniel went on to prosper in the kingdom, and that’s what God plans for you too.’ The Bible tells us, ‘He rescues and saves his people…He…rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.’ When you walk with God you can count on Him to protect you.

Ecclesiastes 1-3, 2 Corinthians 4
Shalom.

24/08/2018

Word For Today
Spirit-filled living
24 AUGUST 2018
‘Don’t be drunk with wine…be filled with the Holy Spirit.’
Ephesians 5:18 NLT

Sometimes people get drunk to try to fill an emptiness on the inside. But it doesn’t work. Like the man quipped, ‘It’s champagne tonight and real pain in the morning!’ Recognising that His disciples wouldn’t survive without Him when He left, Jesus said, ‘I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counsellor to be with you forever – the Spirit’ (John 14:16 NIVUK 1984 Edition). Once you understand what the Holy Spirit can do, you won’t want to live a single day without His help. Observe: 1) He will plant your feet on the path of truth (see John 16:13). 2) When you doubt your salvation, He will confirm that you are truly God’s redeemed child (see Romans 8:16). 3) In difficult situations when you don’t know what to say, He will give you the right words at the right time (see Acts 1:8). 4) He will reproduce His nature in you (see Galatians 5:22). This is referred to as ‘the fruit of the Spirit’, not the efforts of your flesh. Fruit doesn’t struggle to grow; it simply draws life from the tree to which it’s connected and thrives. Paul writes, ‘Don’t be drunk with wine…that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit.’ You can generally spot someone who is drunk by the way they slur their words and wobble when they walk. When it happens, we say they are ‘under the influence’. Paul’s point is clear: as a believer, your walk and your talk should be ‘under the influence’ of the Holy Spirit. So today ask God to fill you with His Spirit – and stay topped-up by reading His Word and praying daily.

Proverbs 27-29, 2 Corinthians 2
Shalom.

23/08/2018

Word For Today
Thoughts for dreamers
23 AUGUST 2018
‘Joseph had a dream…and they hated him.’
Genesis 37:5 NKJV

First, dreamers are willing to make trade-offs. When God puts a dream in your heart you’ll have to make certain trade-offs, like forfeiting popularity for the pursuit of excellence and short-term pleasure for long-term fulfilment. Paul understood this principle: ‘The Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me. But none of these things move me’ (Acts 20:23-24 NKJV). Second, dreamers aren’t always appreciated. ‘Joseph had a dream…he told it to his brothers; and they hated him.’ Some people won’t appreciate your dream because it reminds them of the dream they never had, or one they abandoned. And when they try to talk you out of your dream, often they’re trying to talk themselves back into their comfort zone. They will present you with every ‘rational’ excuse they’ve ever given themselves. So how should you respond? Love them, help them if you can, but don’t be influenced by those who have given up on their dream. Author John Mason says, ‘If you move with God you’ll be critiqued. The only way to avoid criticism is to do nothing and be nothing.’ Third, dreamers are overcomers. Joseph’s dream enabled him to overcome temptation at the hands of Potiphar’s wife, betrayal by his family, false imprisonment, and a lot of other things that cause us to quit. God’s purpose alone should be the stuff of which your dream is made. To discover your dream, get to know yourself: your strengths and weaknesses. Observe where God has placed you, seek His counsel, and look for opportunities and ‘kingdom connections’. When you do, He will give you a dream for your life and help you fulfil it.

Proverbs 25-26, 2 Corinthians 1
Shalom.

22/07/2018

Word For Today
Marriage: it takes two
22 JULY 2018
‘Each one of you also must love his wife…and the wife must respect her husband.’
Ephesians 5:33 NIV

A woman went away on a long weekend retreat. Halfway through the final Monday morning session she suddenly jumped to her feet and left the room. Concerned, a friend followed her to see what had made her leave the meeting so abruptly. She found the woman hanging up a telephone in the lobby. ‘Is everything all right?’ she asked urgently. ‘Oh, yes,’ the woman responded sheepishly. ‘I didn’t mean to alarm you, but I suddenly remembered that it’s Monday morning bin day.’ Her friend replied, ‘Bin day? Isn’t your husband at home?’ ‘Yes,’ replied the woman, ‘but it takes two of us to put out the bin. I can’t carry it, and he can’t remember it!’ The secret of a good marriage lies in learning how to live and work together. And here are ten suggestions to help you accomplish that goal: 1) Agree to pray together daily. 2) Find something good to say about each other every day. 3) Don’t forget to snuggle. 4) Think of yourselves as a team – not just a couple. 5) Respect your differences. 6) Eat at least one meal together each day. 7) Submit your disagreements to God. 8) Develop a strong sense of humour. 9) Identify ‘your special place’, and ‘your special song’. 10) Reminisce together. Ironically, the number one reason given for divorce today is ‘incompatibility’. Well, guess what? You are supposed to be different! When two people with different gifts decide to love one another and listen to one another, their differences can become a source of strength rather than a source of weakness. Marriage: it takes two!

Luke 13:22-35, Psalm 74-76
Shalom.

21/06/2018

Word for Today
Treasure God’s Word (3)
21 JUNE 2018
‘Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives.’
Colossians 3:16 NLT

As you fill your mind with God’s Word, the Holy Spirit will use it to transform you. ‘Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives…with all the wisdom he gives.’ How do you do that? 1) By reading it. If you read the newspaper but not the Bible, you won’t grow spiritually. You can’t watch TV for three or four hours, then read your Bible for three or four minutes and expect growth. How can you say you believe the Bible from cover to cover, when you haven’t read it from cover to cover? ‘[We] should…read from it every day’ (Deuteronomy 17:19 NCV). If you read your Bible for just fifteen minutes a day, you’ll read completely through it once a year. If you cut out just one thirty-minute television programme daily, you can read it through twice a year. Daily Bible reading keeps you within range of God’s voice. Do you want to grow spiritually? Develop a daily Bible reading plan and stick with it. 2) By receiving it. In the parable of the sower Jesus talks about three unreceptive attitudes: a closed mind (hard soil), a superficial mind (shallow soil), and a distracted mind (soil with weeds) (see Luke 8:5-15). He then goes on to say, ‘Consider carefully how you listen’ (v.18 NIV 2011 Edition). Any time you’re not learning, check your attitude, especially for pride, because God can speak to you through the most boring teacher if you’re humble and receptive. James says, ‘Humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you’ (James 1:21 NIV 2011 Edition). These aren’t just good ideas; they’re life-changing principles!

2 Chronicles 1-3, Acts 20:1-16

31/05/2018

Word For Today.

Where is God in the storm?
31 MAY 2018
‘When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging, we finally gave up all hope of being saved.’
Acts 27:20 NIV

There are times when God seems inaccessible. When you pray, you feel abandoned in your present circumstances. And not just abandoned, but terrified and even hopeless. Paul understood that feeling. He’d longed for an opportunity to preach in Rome, and was on his way there when a hurricane destroyed his ship. Paul not only foresaw the loss of the ship, its crew and cargo, but ‘our own lives also’ (v. 10 NIV 2011 Edition). He tried to warn the crew of the impending tragedy, but his words were disregarded by those in charge. In short, Paul and 276 others were placed in a life-threatening position by the wilful disregard of others, and there was nothing he could do about it. Feeling a sense of despair, he and his believing companions declared, ‘We finally gave up all hope of being saved!’ Then after fourteen days lost at sea – when the hurricane was fiercest – God sent an angel. ‘Do not be afraid, Paul…God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you’ (v. 24 NIV 2011 Edition). When it looked like Paul’s consuming desire to preach in Rome would be thwarted, God faithfully piloted them through the storm to the exact destination He’d planned for them. Paul would go to Rome and declare God’s Word before Caesar! Are you caught in a storm? Whatever trial you’re facing today, know this one thing: you can trust God to carry you through it. He determines ‘the end from the beginning’ (Isaiah 46:10), so you will come out of this stronger and wiser.
Shalom.

2 Kings 7-9, Acts 9:1-22