Psalm 78:11 They forgot his works and the wonders that he had shown them. When we read of all that the Lord did for the children of Israel – the signs of His power in Egypt, freeing them from slavery, parting the Red Sea, guiding them by cloud and fire – we are in awe… Continue reading Ungrateful People
Month: September 2020
Truth and Lies
Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. In a world full of mistrust, fake news, slander, rumours and gossip, it is reassuring to have a firm and sure foundation on which to build our faith. God’s word is true and it is upon… Continue reading Truth and Lies
Reflections
Proverbs 27:19 As in water face reflects face, so the heart of man reflects the man. If the eyes are the windows of the soul then the mouth is the doorway of the heart. The things that we see and hear create feelings and emotions within our heart. The more intense the emotion is, the… Continue reading Reflections
Nothing Hidden
Proverbs 20:27 The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, searching all his innermost parts. There is a lot of ourselves that we keep locked away from others. Hidden thoughts and desires, whether recent or past, that we don’t want known. Maybe it is from embarrassment, maybe from shame, a past indiscretion that… Continue reading Nothing Hidden
Life Plan
Proverbs 16:3 Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. Have you ever found yourself in the middle of organising a big party, an event or function and you start to feel a bit overwhelmed? You are chatting to someone and they ask how the plans are going and you’re thinking… Continue reading Life Plan
Heed Instruction
Proverbs 10:17 Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray. As young Christians we blindly accept all we are taught and why wouldn’t we? We all need guidance when we start off in this new life. Reading and following the bible can seem like a daunting… Continue reading Heed Instruction
Just Wait
Psalm 62:5-7 For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God. We wait for a variety of things throughout… Continue reading Just Wait
God’s Bounty
Psalm 65:9-13 You visit the earth and water it, you greatly enrich it; the river of God is full of water; you provide their grain, for so you have prepared it. No-one disputes the fact that water is life. We can survive weeks without food but after 3 days without water our bodies will start… Continue reading God’s Bounty
In God I Trust
Psalm 56:3,4 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me? When I am afraid … Fear is such a strange thing, it can be healthy or unhealthy, rational or irrational. When fear… Continue reading In God I Trust
My Refuge
Psalm 54 O God, save me by your name, and vindicate me by your might. O God, hear my prayer, give ear to the words of my mouth. O God, Elohim, Mighty One with all authority, I have been judged to be unworthy of living; defend me against the opposition and claim me by your… Continue reading My Refuge