Good afternoon Church family Today one of our sisters helped me to put up the nativity in the church. Seeing those figures made me think what a glorious night it must have been when Jesus was born. But it was also not without its challenges, it was a very stressful time in the lead upContinue reading “Tuesday, 8 December 2020 – The Angel said it best”
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Friday, 4 December 2020 – My Portion Forever
Good afternoon Church family In my devotional today I came across this beautiful portion of scripture, “Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing IContinue reading “Friday, 4 December 2020 – My Portion Forever”
Thursday, 3 December 2020 – Carols
Good morning Church family Chances are if you have been to the supermarket lately or even to the mall you would have heard Christmas carols playing in the background. Some are contemporary yet others are deeply spiritual like Silent Night and they honour the real meaning behind Christmas. Shoppers scurry here and there and manyContinue reading “Thursday, 3 December 2020 – Carols”
Tuesday, 1 December 2020 – Shout for Joy
Good afternoon Church family As I was having my quiet time I was struck by the celebration David had when the ark of the covenant, which held the presence of God among the people, was returned from the enemy and brought to Jerusalem. I thought to myself how often do we take the presence ofContinue reading “Tuesday, 1 December 2020 – Shout for Joy”
Wednesday, 25 November 2020 – Song of Ascents
Psalm 121 – A song of ascents I lift up my eyes to the mountains – where does my help come from?My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip – he who watches over you will not slumber;indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord watches overContinue reading “Wednesday, 25 November 2020 – Song of Ascents”
Friday, 20 November 2020 – Our Shield
Good afternoon Church family “But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.” says Psalms 3:3 NIV. The Lord God is a shield about us, our protector, the one who takes the full force of the battle for us. Cocooned in His love we are sheltered, safeContinue reading “Friday, 20 November 2020 – Our Shield”
Thursday, 19 November 2020 – Steadfast Love
Good afternoon Church family “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 This is such an interesting verse. First it speaks of God’s love never ending, His mercies constantly available. So why does the writer say theyContinue reading “Thursday, 19 November 2020 – Steadfast Love”
Wednesday, 18 November 2020 – Comfort in Grief
Good morning Church family, The verse for the day in the YouVersion bible app is this: “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?”” John 11:25-26Continue reading “Wednesday, 18 November 2020 – Comfort in Grief”
Tuesday, 17 November 2020 – God is with You
Good morning Church family, One of the questions we often ask in the hard times is where is God? It can be hard to see Him at work when everything seems dark, yet Psalm 139 v 11-12 assures us “If I say, “Surely the darkness will overwhelm me, And the light around me will beContinue reading “Tuesday, 17 November 2020 – God is with You”
Friday, 13 November 2020 – Power and Courage
Good afternoon Church family As a Christian it is really important that we know how God has equipped us. 2 Timothy 1:7 says “For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.” We are a people equipped to be brave, to overcome our fears and who areContinue reading “Friday, 13 November 2020 – Power and Courage”
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