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. Matthew 10:14 I’m sure you have heard someone say, ‘just shake it off’, meaning, whatever another person has said which has upset or annoyed you, don’t let it get… Continue reading Shake the Dust
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Peace, Love and Understanding
And to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you. 1 Thessalonians 4:11 It came to Paul’s attention that some members of the church were not walking in a manner worthy of their calling. They were getting involved in situations that were none… Continue reading Peace, Love and Understanding
Bold Determination
They came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. Mark 2:3 This is such a wonderful story of an amazing act of kindness. We don’t know whether the man himself asked to be taken to Jesus or whether family or friends told him about this new teacher that had come to Capernaum. Either… Continue reading Bold Determination
Holding On To Patience
The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. Exodus 34:6 There is no better example of patience than that which is shown by God himself. Today’s verse is a record of God’s own words spoken to Moses on Mount Sinai. This comes after the… Continue reading Holding On To Patience
It Could be You, It Could be Me
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
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
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
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