It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we first heard of Christ and got our hopes up, he had his eye on us, had designs on us for glorious living, part of the overall purpose he is working out in everything and everyone. Ephesians 1:11-12 (MSG) Comment Amazing! I’m part...
Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 Comment ‘Yoke’ is a strange word today which...
Jesus asked “What else is the Kingdom of God like?” It is like yeast used by a woman making bread. Even though she used as large amount of flour, the yeast permeated every part of the dough” Luke 12 v 20-21 Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance” 1 Cor 13 v...
Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose. Philippians 2 v 1-2 Comment Just because we married a fellow Christian doesn’t...
What this adds up to, then, is this: no more lies, no more pretense. Tell your neighbor the truth. In Christ’s body we’re all connected to each other, after all. When you lie to others, you end up lying to yourself. Eph 4:25 (MSG) Comment Continuing our walk through The Message’s paraphrasing of Ephesians we come to this encouragement to...
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 Comment There’s ablaze of sunshine this morning and it seems that suddenly everyone is happy! As lockdown has eased a little further a feeling of holidays descends, people talk of bbqs & socialising and there’s an energy that was missing in the last cooler, damp...
Scripture Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit,19 singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts.20 And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Spirit-Guided Relationships: Wives and Husbands 21 And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Eph 5:18b-21 (NLT)...
