Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Galatians 6:1 It is easy to stumble on the narrow path and we all falter from time to time. There are varying degrees of slip-ups, from… Continue reading It Could be You, It Could be Me
Month: February 2023
The Importance of a Good Start
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:16 My overall aim for my journey here on earth is to follow Christ’s example and to live a life that is pleasing to God. I want to be able to say with Jesus, “I… Continue reading The Importance of a Good Start
The Flow of Kindness
And Naomi said to her daughter-in-law, "May he be blessed by the Lord, whose kindness has not forsaken the living or the dead!" Ruth 2:20 In the story of Naomi and Ruth we see hardship, sorrow, kindness and redemption. Elimelech and his family were driven from their home in Bethlehem because of famine and settled… Continue reading The Flow of Kindness
The Only Rock
After the birth of her first son, Samuel, Hannah took him back to the temple, gave him over to God and prayed, “There is none holy like the Lord: for there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God.” The Lord himself echoed this declaration through the prophet Isaiah saying, “Fear not,… Continue reading The Only Rock
Divine Peace
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. John 16:33 The Lord spoke to His disciples at length on their last evening together before He was taken to be crucified. He had so much… Continue reading Divine Peace
Joy in Knowing
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 Have you ever had days when you don’t know whether you’re coming or going? Sometimes there is so much going on that you feel like a headless chicken running… Continue reading Joy in Knowing
Just Stay
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. John 15:6 This verse follows on in the ‘I Am the True Vine’ message (verses 1-17) spoken by the Lord Jesus. In the ESV version, the word abide is used 11 times. When something is repeated, we know it’s important,… Continue reading Just Stay
Can You See Him?
But blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear. Matthew 13:16 The crowds had packed themselves onto the shoreline while Jesus spoke to them from a boat and told them the parable of the Sower and the Seed. Afterward, the disciples inquired as to why he spoke in parables and… Continue reading Can You See Him?
Are You Weighed Down?
Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation. Psalm 68:19 This is a short but wonderful verse. Read it again. Understand this truth – whatever you are facing today, the Lord, your Saviour, is upholding you through it. Proverbs 12 tells us that anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him… Continue reading Are You Weighed Down?
No Additives Needed
The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. 1 Timothy 1:5 Love is the most prominent and important aspect within the Word of God. The Lord Jesus, in answering the Pharisees said, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your… Continue reading No Additives Needed