In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8 We all appreciated the benefits of a good night sleep and the ability to sleep soundly throughout the night. Sometimes though, the minute we get into bed our mind goes into overdrive. Fears and… Continue reading Hand it Over
Category: Fruit of the Spirit
Waiting in the Right Queue
The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. Lamentation 3:25 How good are you at waiting on the Lord? When you read God’s Word, do you sit quietly and wait for the Spirit to reveal how it relates to you, or your situation? When you pray, do… Continue reading Waiting in the Right Queue
Absolute Certainty
God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son. Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:9 This verse gives us a straightforward fact and a wonderful truth - God is faithful. It was Moses who first explained this truth to the people of Israel. In Deuteronomy 7:9 we read: “Know… Continue reading Absolute Certainty
The Girl with the Unknown Name
She said to her mistress, “Would that my lord were with the prophet who is in Samaria! He would cure him of his leprosy.” 2 Kings 5:3 In the story surrounding this verse, we hear of a man called Naaman who was commander of the army of the king of Syria. He is recorded as… Continue reading The Girl with the Unknown Name
Walking with Samuel
And Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground. 1 Samuel 3:19 I shared my thoughts on this verse a couple of years ago, but it is such an interesting verse that I decided to share it again. It was the phrase ‘and let none… Continue reading Walking with Samuel
Walking with Hannah
Talk no more so very proudly, let not arrogance come from your mouth; for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed. 1 Samuel 2:3 You would be forgiven for thinking that these are the words of a prophet, for they are strong words; accusatory words. So, who could… Continue reading Walking with Hannah
Walking with Boaz
May you act worthily in Ephrathah and be renowned in Bethlehem. Ruth 4:11 Rahab raised her son in the ways of the Lord and he became a godly man, worthy and honourable. Boaz lived his life according to the law of God, which is evident during the barley harvest. The law stated that, ‘when you… Continue reading Walking with Boaz
No Payback?
When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. 1 Peter 2:23 One of the difficulties that we encounter as a Christian is leaving everything in God’s hands. We are fine with some things, willingly handing them over… Continue reading No Payback?
Learn from the Master
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:26 Learn from me… What better teacher to have than Christ himself; a pure example of gentleness and humility. If you want to know what gentleness looks like then… Continue reading Learn from the Master
The Eternal Prize
Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. 1 Corinthians 9:25 Just as the Lord Jesus used metaphors to help the people understand his teaching, so too did Paul. In this instance he used the concept of an athlete because this was something that… Continue reading The Eternal Prize
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