1 Thessalonians 4:1 Finally then brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. This month we have looked at 20 different verses to help guide our… Continue reading Daily Strength
Month: November 2020
One Loaf
Mark 8:18 Having eyes do you not see, and having ears do you not hear? And do you not remember? The disciples were in the boat with Jesus when they began discussing with one another the fact that they had no bread. Actually, they had one loaf between them. Now, let me ask you, if… Continue reading One Loaf
A Gentle Answer
Titus 3:2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarrelling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. Here we have another challenging verse about our everyday behaviour toward each other. Don’t let yourself get dragged into futile discussions and unproductive arguments. In James chapter1 we are reminded, let every person be quick… Continue reading A Gentle Answer
Ambassadors
Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. We all like to present ourselves well, especially if we are going for an interview for a new job or position. Appearance can be crucial and it is… Continue reading Ambassadors
Burden-Bearers
Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. If there is one positive thing that has come from the Coronavirus pandemic, it’s community spirit. All over the UK we have seen stories of people coming together to help those who were vulnerable and in need. It… Continue reading Burden-Bearers
Willingly Serve
Ephesians 6:6 Not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. Paul is speaking here to those who are serving earthly masters and encouraging them to be good servants, to be sincere and not merely seeking approval for what they do. I mentioned… Continue reading Willingly Serve
Idle hands
Proverbs 10:4 A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. A phrase that I heard on more than one occasion when I was younger was, ‘stop sitting there twiddling your thumbs and give me a hand please’. I wasn’t even sure what ‘twiddling’ was but apparently, I was quite good… Continue reading Idle hands
See and Hear
Matthew 13:16 But blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear. The crowds had once again come out to see this wonderful Rabbi and listen to his teaching. On this particular day, they had packed themselves onto the shoreline while Jesus spoke to them from a boat and told them… Continue reading See and Hear
Day 7
Isaiah 58:13,14 If you turn back your foot from the Sabbath, from doing your pleasure on my holy day, and call the Sabbath a delight and the holy day of the LORD honorable; if you honor it, not going your own ways, or seeking your own pleasure, or talking idly; Then you shall take delight… Continue reading Day 7
Dusty Feet
Matthew 10:14 And if anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet when you leave that house or town. This verse takes me back to a time of street evangelism when we would go from town to town sharing the good news of the gospel. Each… Continue reading Dusty Feet