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...
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6,7 Comment It’s a stressful time in our household, our children getting ready to sit A & AS Level exams...
The secret [of the sweet, satisfying companionship] of the Lord have they who fear (revere and worship) Him, and He will show them His covenant and reveal to them its [deep, inner] meaning. Psalm 25 v 14 (Amplified Bible Classic edition) Comment: God has secrets to share with us. Why are they secret? Because they are hidden: not obvious. As...
The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how his body was laid in it. Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment. Luke 23:55-56 NIV Comment Although Jesus’ body had already been anointed by Joseph and Nicodemus, still the...
Some sat in darkness, in utter darkness, prisoners in iron chains…….He (God) breaks down gates of bronze and cuts through bars of iron. Psalm 107:10-16 Comment Here the reason for the deep depression seems to be rebellion and disobedience. That is not always the case; but certainly it is true that sometimes poor decisions and wrong actions result in great unhappiness....
Though we stumble, we shall not fall headlong, for the LORD holds us by the hand. Psalm 37:24 New RSV If he stumbles, he’s not down for long; GOD has a grip on his hand. Psalm 37:24 MSG Comment Are we a couple who agonise over decisions? OR perhaps we are impulsive? What if we take a wrong turning? Will our...
Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. Lam 3:21- 23 Comment Last week I left my rucksack getting off the train in Nottingham. I was helping my daughter off the train with pram and tiny...
Because you are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings. I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely. Psalm 63:7, 8 (NLT) Comment One of the things that first attracted me to my husband was his strength, both physical and mental. He says that he liked my strong personality! We’ve been married...
I lie awake thinking of you, meditating on you through the night. Psalm 63:6 (NLT) Comment Do you ever lie awake at night? Sometimes we can both find ourselves tossing and turning. Sometimes, it’s just me that is trying desperately to get to sleep and yet my mind is struggling to settle. I try lying in different positions. Again and...
…those plotting to destroy me will come to ruin. They will go down into the depths of the earth. They will die by the sword and become the food of jackals. But the king will rejoice in God. All who swear to tell the truth will praise him, while liars will be silenced. Psalm 63: 9-11 (NLT) Comment GULP! Have...
