The mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints. Colossians 1:26 I enjoy reading, and I have gone through quite a number of books over the years, but I particularly enjoy a good mystery. Stories that can take you on a journey as you try to unravel the secrets that are… Continue reading Unravelling the Mystery
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Completely Forgiven
Cancelling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands; this he set aside, nailing it to the cross. Colossians 2:14 When it comes to Easter, the way that society celebrates this occasion and the way the Church celebrates it, are worlds apart. As the Christian observes the bitter-sweet scene of cross… Continue reading Completely Forgiven
Secure Future
He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Colossians 1:13-14 Two verses, four truths. If you accepted Jesus as your Saviour, you have been forgiven, redeemed, delivered and transferred. There is no longer any fear… Continue reading Secure Future
Equipped For Endurance
Being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy. Colossians 1:11 Can you guess what part of this verse my mind focused on first? The answer is, ‘for all endurance and patience’. Did you guess right, or did you give me a bit more spiritual credit? To… Continue reading Equipped For Endurance
He Loved First
Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. Proverbs 3:3 The only way for us to learn and understand the depth of steadfast love and faithfulness, is by following the ways of God and the example of the Lord Jesus. We love… Continue reading He Loved First
Care Instructions
He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep”. John 21:17 Jesus… Continue reading Care Instructions
Putting It Into Practice
What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:9 The Philippians had heard and received the word of God, they had learned the truth of the gospel and had seen it outworked in Paul’s own life. Paul now… Continue reading Putting It Into Practice
Jammed Packed Joy
These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. John 15:11 The Lord wants only good things for those that love Him and follow Him. In John 15 we learn from Jesus that we are clean because of His word (v3), we bear fruit because of Him… Continue reading Jammed Packed Joy
The Power of Love
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. John 13:34 It is a lot easier to show love when you have been given love. Unfortunately, not everyone has had this experience in their life. There are babies that… Continue reading The Power of Love
Never Forget
Having eyes do you not see, and having ears do you not hear? And do you not remember? Mark 8:18 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 Never Forget
