Jul2017
Cool water
‘You can be sure that whoever gives even a drink of cold water to one of the least of these my followers because he is my follower, will certainly receive a reward.’ (verse 42) Read Matthew 10: 40-42 We were doing a tough walk through the bush. The day was hot and I was feeling… Read more
Jul2017
What makes you happy?
How happy are the people who worship you with songs, who live in the light of your kindness! Because of you they rejoice all day long, and they praise you for your goodness. You give us great victories; in your love you make us triumphant. (verses 15-17) Read Psalm 89: 1-4, 15-18 ‘Wouldn’t it be… Read more
Jun2017
God’s approval
Even then, many Jewish authorities believed in Jesus; but because of the Pharisees they did not talk about it openly, so as not to be expelled from the synagogue. They loved human approval rather than the approval of God. (verses 42,43) Read John 12:37-50 Talking about Jesus is easy within the environment of the church…. Read more
Jun2017
Glory in the hard slog
‘Now my heart is troubled – and what shall I say? Shall I say, “Father, do not let this hour come upon me”? But that is why I came – so that I might go through this hour of suffering. Father, bring glory to your name!’ Then a voice spoke from heaven, ‘I have brought… Read more
Jun2017
Focusing on the glory
Some Greeks were among those who had gone to Jerusalem to worship during the festival. They went to Philip (he was from Bethsaida in Galilee) and said, ‘Sir, we want to see Jesus’. Philip went and told Andrew, and the two of them went and told Jesus. Jesus answered them, ‘The hour has now come… Read more
Jun2017
Jesus’ style my style
Jesus found a donkey and rode on it, just as the scripture says, ‘Do not be afraid, city of Zion! here comes your king, riding on a young donkey.’ His disciples did not understand this at the time; but when Jesus had been raised to glory, they remembered that the scripture said this about him… Read more
Jun2017
Overboard for Jesus
Six days before the Passover, Jesus went to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, the man he had raised from death. They gave a dinner for him there, which Martha helped serve; Lazarus was one of those who were sitting at the table with Jesus. Then Mary took half a litre of a very expensive perfume… Read more
Jun2017
Priorities
‘Those who love their father or mother more than me are not fit to be my disciples; those who love their son or daughter more than me are not fit to be my disciples. Those who do not take up their cross and follow in my steps are not fit to be my disciples. Those… Read more
Jun2017
Dial 000
Answer me, Lord, in the goodness of your constant love; in your great compassion turn to me! Don’t hide yourself from your servant; I am in great trouble – answer me now! Come to me and save me; rescue me from my enemies. (verses 16-18) Read Psalm 69:7-18 I don’t think there could be anything… Read more
Jun2017
Seeing and believing
Many of the people who had come to visit Mary saw what Jesus did, and they believed in him. But some of them returned to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. So the Pharisees and the chief priests met with the Council and said, ‘What shall we do? Look at all the… Read more
