Luke 21:28 – “Straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” In just a few weeks the time of the Son of Man on earth would be drawing to a close. When you read of the destruction of the temple and of Jerusalem, as well as the forewarning of wars and… Continue reading Forewarned Forearmed
Category: Lessons from Jesus
Speak His Words
Luke 21:15 – “For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.” Have you ever been tongue-tied or found yourself with mind-freeze, when everything goes blank? You are standing there in front of someone, or worst still, a group or crowd, and your… Continue reading Speak His Words
Deepest Love
John 15:13,14 – “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. When reading this verse, most of us probably view it in terms of ourselves, thinking about our own love for others. How strong is that… Continue reading Deepest Love
Whose Glory?
John 12:43 – For they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God. Some of us care what others think of us and some don’t; some of us say we don’t care what others think but deep down we still do. I think that most of the time… Continue reading Whose Glory?
Healing Wings
Matthew 14:35,36 – They sent around to all that region and brought to him all who were sick and implored him that they might only touch the fringe of his garment. And as many as touched it were made well. I had been reading Luke 8 concerning the woman with the issue of blood which… Continue reading Healing Wings
Take Time
Luke 10:38,39 – Jesus entered a village and a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house and she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. I just love these two sisters and their very different personalities. Every time I read about them, I have particular… Continue reading Take Time
Unrestrained Favour
Matthew 25:34 – “Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.” What a wonderful verse which carries on the theme of God’s amazing blessings. This is indeed the ultimate blessing – to have, as an inheritance, the kingdom of our God, shared in… Continue reading Unrestrained Favour
True Blessedness
Luke 11:28 – “Blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” Among the crowd who had been watching and listening to the Rabbi, there was a woman who, I believe, was in awe of Jesus’ teaching. Unable to contain her adoration, she called out, “Blessed is the womb that bore you…”… Continue reading True Blessedness
Vigilant and Ready
Luke 12:35 – “Stay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning…” Jesus often spoke to the disciples about future events, although, for the most part, they didn’t grasp what he was trying to tell them. The four he specifically focused on were – his death, his resurrection, the coming Holy Spirit and his return.… Continue reading Vigilant and Ready
Practical Christianity
Matthew 6:25 – “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life…” In the context of the current pandemic with so many out of work or on reduced wages; business owners trying to stay afloat whilst wading through umpteen government forms; children, teenagers and young adults struggling with education; care home residents feeling… Continue reading Practical Christianity
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