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20/08/2023

HAPPY SUNDAY TO ALL

12/05/2023

Good morning beloved child of God. Let us arise to ask the Lord for strength and healing.

*PSALM 6*
Lord, do not reprove me in your anger;
punish me not in your rage.
Have mercy on me, Lord, I have no strength;
Lord, heal me, my body is racked;
my soul is racked with pain.
But you, O Lord... how long?
Return, Lord, rescue my soul.
Save me in your merciful love;
for in death no one remembers you;
from the grave, who can give you praise?
I am exhausted with my groaning;
every night I drench my pillow with tears;
I bedew my bed with weeping.
My eye wastes away with grief;
I have grown old surrounded by my foes.
Leave me, all you who do evil;
for the Lord has heard my weeping.
The Lord has heard my plea;
The Lord will accept my prayer.
All my foes will retire in confusion,
foiled and suddenly confounded.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen.

WORD BITE: If we allow God to dwell in us and manifest His power through us, we will do spectacular things like Paul and Barnabas did, to the extent that people praised and wanted to worship them as if they were gods (Acts 14:5 -18).
So why does God not simply dwell in us and manifest His power through us? The power doesn't manifest BECAUSE HE LOVES US. This may sound counterintuitive but its true.
There is no defect in divine power, but the nature of freedom is such that *TRUE LOVE CANNOT BE FORCED*. Therefore Jesus, loving us as He does, is “forced” to WOO us, to convince us, to "toast" us. He begs us to allow Him into our hearts.
Only then, when we TRULY love God, He dwells in us and manifests His power through us.
How do we love God? "Whoever observes my commandments is the one who loves me.” Then he said, “Whoever loves me will keep my word." (John 14:21-26). May the Holy Spirit lead us and inspire us to obey only what God comma

25/01/2023

Not over till it’s over

The fiery burning furnace
Could have been the end of the boys
The dangerous den of lions
Could have been the end of Daniel
The closed stinking tomb
Could have been the end of Lazarus
BUT YOU SAID, NOT YET!

The raging sea could have been the end of Jonah
The belly of the whale could have been the end of Jonah
Sweltering Nineveh heat could’ve been the end of Jonah
BUT YOU SAID, NOT YET!

The pit could have been the end of Joseph
The pit could have been the end of Jeremiah
BUT YOU SAID, NOT YET!

The prison could have been the end for Joseph
The prison could have been the end for Peter
The prison could have been the end for Paul
The prison could have been the end for Silas
BUT YOU SAID, NOT YET!

It’s not over, till it’s over
And until you say it’s over
It’s never over
For you are Jehovah
Who hovers over us to cover
As our banner and our lover!

David would have perished by the jaws of the bear
David would have perished by the paws of the lion
David would have perished in the hands of the giant
David would have perished in the hands of Saul’s men
David would have perished by the javelin of the king
David would have been stoned to death at Ziklag
David would have perished in the hands of Absalom
David would have perished in the wars with philistines
BUT YOU SAID, NOT YET!

Egypt would have been the end of the Israelites
They would have sank and drowned at red sea
They would have perished in the wilderness
They would have been killed by the serpents
They would have perished by the desert heat
They would have succumbed to thirst and hunger
They would have been swept by the swollen Jordan
BUT YOU SAID, NOT YET!

History is replete with the enemies of the Jews
Through the agency of evil men
By now the Jews should be history
They have been persecuted by…

27/10/2022

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.-Proverbs 16:9

27/10/2022

FOR AS THE DAYS OF A TREE WILL THE DAYS OF MY PEOPLE BE, MY CHOSEN ONES WILL LONG ENJOY THE WORKS OF THEIR HANDS.
TODAY YOUR LABOUR SHALL NOT BE IN VAIN.
YOU SHALL LIVE IN ABUNDANT

25/10/2022

A GLIMPSE OF FUTURE GLORY

Matthew 17:1–13

How do you see the connection between suffering and glory in God’s plan for your life?

For the disciples, this must have been a week of turmoil and bewilderment. Jesus had told them plainly that he would suffer, be killed and be raised to life – and had firmly rebuked Peter, telling of the sacrifices needed to be his disciple.1Now he takes three of them and is dazzlingly transformed before their eyes. What are they to make of all this? No wonder Peter speaks in an embarrassed way (v 4) and then they fall to the ground in terror as God’s voice is heard (with precisely the same words as at Jesus’ baptism2)! How are they to understand what is going on, let alone what it all means for them?

We’ve had predictions of rejection in chapter 16. Now we have a vision of future glory and victory, perhaps giving a link between self-sacrifice and triumph in God’s purposes, a Lord who both reigns and yet suffers. Perhaps God’s confirmation here is even more significant than at Jesus’ baptism, as the notion of a suffering Messiah seemed so incongruous. Here God adds the words ‘Listen to him!’ We read ‘when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only’ (v 8, ESV), the word ‘only’ coming at the end of the sentence for emphasis. The disciples must focus on Christ alone. He will prove sufficient for all their needs.

Suffering and glory. God does give his followers foretastes of glory from time to time. We should pray for such encouragements and be grateful for such foretastes. They often prove important sustenance during difficult times – but they will not do away with such times altogether. Peter reminds us that as we rejoice that we are shielded by God’s power, now we may have to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.3It was true for Jesus – and for his followers.

Pray that God will enable you to look to him and future glory when you go through trials and suffering.
Matt 16:21–23 Matt 3:17 1 Pet 1:5,6
Ezekiel 46,47;

25/10/2022

SECURITY

Psalm 31

Open yourself to God as you read and pray this psalm.

This psalm contains the last words of Jesus as he died on the cross, so it has a special attraction and poignancy for us (v 5).1 Here is the restful certainty of the psalmist in the midst of a host of troubles. Jesus is not the only one to quote this psalm. Jeremiah and Jonah also seem to use it.2 In turn, we can see the psalmist picking up other phrases from Scripture, including the Aaronic blessing in verse 16. Here is the fullness of a life of faith in the light of Scripture and here is the benefit of having phrases of Scripture floating around in our heads to be a comfort in times of distress.

The core of the psalmist’s anxiety is fear of his enemies. Whilst there may be physical attacks, it seems that the main form of attack is verbal: damaging the reputation of the psalmist and causing his neighbours to turn on him. The rhyme that says that ‘sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me’ is not true for the psalmist. Verbal assaults produce physical and psychological reactions and the sense that words will soon be followed by hostile actions. In such a situation, the psalmist seeks God’s help and he prays that the wicked will be silenced in death.

Personal experience of the goodness of God is to be shared. The psalmist calls on the whole congregation to love the Lord. Here is a distinction from other religions. Not only do we have a God who loves and cares for us so that we can trust him absolutely but he is also one whom we can love in return. Our times are in his hands, and we have the hope that there is still an abundance of good things he has stored up for us.

Tell the Lord how much you love him.

Luke 23:46 Jer 6:25; 20:3; 20:10; 46:5; 49:29; Jonah 2:8,9

Exodus 11,12; Matthew 22

25/10/2022

THE COMMON GOOD

1 Corinthians 10:23 – 11:1

‘It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.’1 Thank God for the freedom you have in Christ.

This is one of the passages where the focus on others, highlighted in the Introduction to these reflections, is very much to the fore. We have liberty in many things as Christians, for the life of discipleship is to do with relationship, not religion; to do with following a living Lord rather than a discouraging and wearying list of rules and regulations. Yet the crucial question Paul wants us to ask is: ‘What is in the best interests of others?’ We should answer this question with reference to both believers and unbelievers (vs 32,33).

The particular application made in this passage, eating meat offered to idols, isn’t an issue for most of us, so let’s take another example. Should Christians drink alcohol? I humbly submit that we are free to do so. Christians have tied themselves in knots trying to explain how Jesus turned water into non-alcoholic wine.2 I even once heard someone declare that when Paul said to Timothy, ‘take a little wine for your stomach’s sake’,3 he wasn’t being urged to drink it but to use it externally, that is, to rub it in! No, we are at liberty to take alcoholic drink – but is it always wise to do so? What about those who are working among rough sleepers or adherents of other faiths? What of those whose friends have alcohol-related problems? Such people may refrain from drinking themselves because they are putting the good of others first (vs 24,33). This guiding principle – think of others – can be applied to a wide range of situations. As we prioritise other people in this way, we are following the example of Paul and, even more, the example of Christ (11:1). We are free, but we are to use that freedom to follow closely in the footsteps of our Lord and promote the common good.

Are you using your freedom in ways that cause others to stumble (v 32)? Pray that God will remind you that you are freed to

25/10/2022

RESISTING GOD’S WILL

1 Samuel 18:17–30

‘Today, if only you would hear his voice, “Do not harden your hearts”’.1

Saul’s efforts to get rid of David continue with increasingly unscrupulous and devious actions involving the exploitation of the king’s own daughters. Unacknowledged sin and resistance to the Holy Spirit’s prompting to repent, or to God’s will more generally, can lead one into a deeper and deeper quagmire of deceit and double-talk. The gap between appearance and reality is a frightening aspect of the story. Saul’s pious talk about asking David to ‘fight the battles of the Lord’ (v 17) and his message to him through his servants that he delights in David (v 22)2 stand in stark contrast to his murderous intent. Christians particularly need to watch that they don’t fall into hypocrisy since the pressure to conform to a godly standard is strong.

What David thinks or feels about all this will not be revealed until subsequent chapters. For now, we only see Saul’s perspective and his futile attempts to thwart God’s plans. It is not until his last stratagem fails and David becomes a member of the royal family that God’s part in all this becomes clear to the king (v 28). Even then, the truth engenders no repentance, only fear and antagonism towards God’s choice. Being in the grip of our desires, it is hard to acknowledge the truth that what we want is not God’s will, but only doing so and then aligning ourselves with his purposes bring release and peace.

Saul’s machinations have achieved the opposite of what he had hoped for and brought David closer to the throne. For believers on the receiving end of false talk and manipulation, the encouragement is that God cannot be thwarted and will achieve his plans for those who love him, regardless. He will also hold to account those who resisted his will and caused harm to others in the process.

‘Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.’

Ps 95:7,8

16/10/2022

TODAY I PRESENT ALL OUR INTENTIONS AND PRAYERS AS A LIVING SACRIFICE BEFORE YOU LORD.
MAY THEY BE ACCEPTABLE BEFORE THY THRONE.

14/10/2022

PROTECTED

1 Samuel 23:14–29

‘Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.’1

The two incidents in chapter 23 form a pair in highlighting Saul’s pursuit of David, but while the events around Keilah focus on guidance, today’s reading stresses God’s protection of the future king (v 14). Saul’s search is unrelenting, yet the Lord blocks his way, while, strikingly, his son Jonathan has no trouble finding his friend (v 16).2 David does not know what the narrator tells us about God’s protection; one can only imagine his anguish in being on the run, fearing for his life and never knowing when the end might come. Yet, the Lord’s reassurance gets to him through the encouragement of a faithful friend who recalls God’s purposes for David and pledges again his commitment in covenant (vs 17,18). Sometimes God speaks to us through trusted friends who stand by us when we lose heart and remind us of God’s larger plan. May we also be such friends to others.

When the Ziphites betray David’s whereabouts, Saul responds with self-centred piety (v 21). The events that unfold are worthy of a dramatic film climax as Saul’s troops march on one side of the mountain and David’s men try to outrun them on the other. Yet, once again the prize eludes the king when the Philistine threat forces him to abandon the chase (v 27). The narrator does not say it explicitly here, but God clearly takes a hand in this narrow escape.

When we follow God in obedience, he sometimes puts us into situations of great uncertainty where anxiety may engulf us over our future, our finances, the well-being of our loved ones. Will God come through for them, for us, when we need him? It is good to be reminded that his plans will not fail and that he cares for us.

If you are in a challenging situation, pray for a renewal of your trust and to be able to see God’s bigger picture. Pray for others who may be disheartened.
1 Pet 5:7

14/10/2022

MAY THE PEACE OF THE LORD BE WITH YOU.
HAPPY WEEKEND

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