Scripture – Micah 5:4-5a “And He shall stand and feed His flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord His God, and they shall abide for He shall be great to the ends of the earth. And this One shall be peace.” Observation – This is a [...]

Scripture – Hebrews 6:12 “That you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.”  Observation – We are being exhorted to continue on in faith with a full assurance of hope until the end. Obviously some who ‘had tasted the heavenly gift…’ had fallen away from the faith. [...]

Scripture Hebrews 4:14-16 “Seeing then that we have a High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let [...]

Scripture – Jude 1:19 “There are sensual persons who cause divisions, not having the Spirit.”  Observation – One of the characteristics of sensual people is that they cause divisions. This is closely connected to them not having the Spirit, who is the unifier and maintainer of unity. It is not unusual to see people who [...]

 Our Armour and Our Weapons                          Part 3 – Gospel of Peace Standing in Peace Ephesians 6:15 “…your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace…” Last time we looked at the “breastplate of righteousness” The breastplate of righteousness protects our vital organs and especially our heart. Wounded, guilt-ridden, condemned hearts cause many would-be [...]

 Unite My Heart                              Scripture – Psalm 86:11 “Teach me Your way, O Lord, I will walk in Your truth. Unite my heart to fear You.” Observation – David’s great desire is to walk in God’s ways. There are many ‘ways’ but unless they are God’s ways they lead to trouble and destruction. David is aware [...]

Scripture – 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.”  Observation – Paul is about to “depart” this world, but knows he has fought a good fight, finished his course, and kept the faith. It has been a fight against much opposition for many [...]

26/6/09   Be Strong in Grace                                   Scripture – 2 Timothy 2:1 “You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is Christ Jesus.”  Observation – Paul is exhorting Timothy to be strong in the favour and empowerment that is in Christ Jesus. This could refer to the grace that Jesus had or it could refer [...]

25/6/09           Stir Up the Gift Within            Scripture – 2 Timothy 1:6-7 “Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”  Observation – [...]

 Many people find it difficult to forgive. This is often because they do not understand what forgiveness is and how it is applied.  Forgiveness is a decision we make to release a person from our condemnation and judgment. Forgiveness is full of grace (unmerited favour) because it is giving someone something they do not deserve. [...]