Nov2019
With Jesus – Amazing!
We have not depended on made-up stories in making known to you the mighty coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. With our own eyes we saw his greatness. We were there when he was given honour and glory by God the Father, when the voice came to him from the Supreme Glory, saying, ‘This is… Read more
Nov2019
Fully equipped
God’s divine power has given us everything we need to live a truly religious life through our knowledge of the one who called us to share in his own glory and goodness. In this way he has given us the very great and precious gifts he promised, so that by means of these gifts you… Read more
Nov2019
Remember me
Two other men, both of them criminals, were also led out to be put to death with Jesus. When they came to the place called ‘The Skull,’ they crucified Jesus there, and the two criminals, one on his right and the other on his left. Jesus said, ‘Forgive them, Father! They don’t know what they… Read more
Nov2019
Whatever – God is there
God is our shelter and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not be afraid, even if the earth is shaken and mountains fall into the ocean depths; even if the seas roar and rage, and the hills are shaken by the violence. (verses 1-3) Read Psalm 46 Even when you’re… Read more
Nov2019
Temples
The word of the Lord came to Solomon: “As for this temple you are building, if you follow my decrees, observe my laws and keep all my commands and obey them, I will fulfil through you the promise I gave to David your father. And I will live among the Israelites and will not abandon… Read more
Nov2019
Wisdom
When all Israel heard the verdict the king had given, they held the king in awe, because they saw that he had wisdom from God to administer justice. (verse 28) Read 1 Kings 3:16-28 I saw a sign the other day that read, “Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing… Read more
Nov2019
Discernment and humility
Give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?’ (verse 9) Read 1 Kings 3:1-15 What would you ask for if God said to you, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.”? Money? Good… Read more
Nov2019
Friendships with no agendas
Make friendships for friendship’s sake, not with an evangelism target in mind. Just live your life, and wait for God to open up opportunities to share the good news if people ask the question. And that’s all there is to it.
Nov2019
Authority
Then they sounded the trumpet and all the people shouted ‘Long live King Solomon!’ (verse 39) Read 1 Kings 1:32-2:4 As we heard in yesterday’s reading, Adonijah ‘put himself forward and said, “I will be king”‘ (1:5) and hosts an elaborate feast to celebrate. Adonijah finds out the hard way that it is better to… Read more
Nov2019
He disciplines those he loves
His father had never rebuked him by asking, “Why do you behave as you do?” (verse 6a) Read 1 Kings 1:5-31 Some time after Absalom’s revolt and death, the second born Adonijah, claims the throne unbeknownst to his now very aged and bed-ridden father King David. The above verse makes a comment regarding David’s lack… Read more
