To boldly go where no man has gone before,to explore new worlds,I wonder why?.Why do explorers ,explore,?why do they risk so much to see whats beyond,their natural vision?.Mankind it seems to me is driven by a
desire to discover the unseen,but this has nothing to do with faith. I am not criticising them,it appears that often as regards the universe mankind,desires to know how everything began.I go out most nights, and look up at the sky
to observe the stars,and to praise God for His handy work,for I know the
reason behind the created world,the answer is a Creator,God.
In the beginning God created heaven and earth,[ Genesis 1v1]He and He alone,is the reason for all things.We will never know our place in the world until we know Him who placed us in this world.Without a belief the universe, and tiny little planet earth,will always remain a mystery,that even the Sherlock Holmes of the scientific world will never understand,and it will continue to be a tale of the blind leading the blind, and a competition
to see who will be greatest fool,[Psalm 14 v1]
The creation is God speaking to us of his glory,let not blind science,
blind you to what you see, let not your hardened heart cause you to not
hear what God is saying.
Yet also remember that God is not only the God of creation but the God of salvation,to be blind to that truth is to be blind indeed,and to cut one of from life eternal.When Christ entered into this world ,God the creator was entering,to recreate you,making you into a new creation.
A prayer.
Dear God we thank that You are speaking to us all,help us to listen,in Jesus name. Amen.
.
Saturday, 31 January 2015
Friday, 30 January 2015
Blessings. [Luke 10 v25-37]
I attended my GP,and he prescribed some medication,also I was reassured
as regards my diabetes,and left the surgery thanking God that I live in a country where I receive health cover.We are blessed in this country that we have a health service,one can understand why many people are trying to come to this country.We are blessed in this country,and I thank God for these blessings.This morning I was reading about so many places that our experiencing conflict, I also read and see pictures of great poverty,children with no shoes,people dressed in rags,living in hovels. Yet I also read of many Christians giving their lives and talents in serving and helping,the orphans,the poor, the oppressed.
We who are blessed are called upon to bless others,to not cross over on the other side of the road,to just look.The story of the good Samartian is a challenge to us all to get involved in helping those in need.We are not saved
by good works[Ephesians 2 v8-9],but we are called to a life of doing good.
Remember to whom much is given ,much will be required[ Luke 12 v48]
A prayer.
Dear God we thank You for every blessing,help us to bless others,with our time,possessions,and most of all love in Jesus name Amen .
as regards my diabetes,and left the surgery thanking God that I live in a country where I receive health cover.We are blessed in this country that we have a health service,one can understand why many people are trying to come to this country.We are blessed in this country,and I thank God for these blessings.This morning I was reading about so many places that our experiencing conflict, I also read and see pictures of great poverty,children with no shoes,people dressed in rags,living in hovels. Yet I also read of many Christians giving their lives and talents in serving and helping,the orphans,the poor, the oppressed.
We who are blessed are called upon to bless others,to not cross over on the other side of the road,to just look.The story of the good Samartian is a challenge to us all to get involved in helping those in need.We are not saved
by good works[Ephesians 2 v8-9],but we are called to a life of doing good.
Remember to whom much is given ,much will be required[ Luke 12 v48]
A prayer.
Dear God we thank You for every blessing,help us to bless others,with our time,possessions,and most of all love in Jesus name Amen .
Wednesday, 28 January 2015
I like him. [John 15v12]
I was speaking to a friend as regards someone and I said him,and she replied I like him but I do not love him.We were both referring to a fellow Christian,consider what that person said,it is challenging,because it runs
contrary to being a Christian. Before our Saviour died he gave us a command, let us consider it,/This is my commandment that ye love one another,as I have loved you[John 15v12]/Now of course there were things that Jesus did not like about his disciples,He loved Judas,but He most defiantly like the fact that he was thief,and that he would betray Him.He loved Peter but He did not like the fact that that he would Deny Him.I am a Christian not because God likes everything I do,but He loves me,as a Father.Likewise we love our children,but there are things we don't like about them.
It is the beloved disciple who touches on the importance of loving our fellow Christians,it is recorded that as an old man he was carried into the church,he would say,children love one another.In his epistle he wrote very challenging words,he that saith he is in the light,and hateth his brother,is in darkness[1 John 2v9].Beloved,let us love one another,for love is of God.......
He that loveth not, knoweth not God,for God is love[1 John 4v7-8]. If a man say,I love God,and hateth his brother,he is a liar.[1 John 4 v20].
A prayer.
Dear God forgive us, who have have experienced Your love in Jesus,for not
loving others as I should,in Jesus name, Amen.
contrary to being a Christian. Before our Saviour died he gave us a command, let us consider it,/This is my commandment that ye love one another,as I have loved you[John 15v12]/Now of course there were things that Jesus did not like about his disciples,He loved Judas,but He most defiantly like the fact that he was thief,and that he would betray Him.He loved Peter but He did not like the fact that that he would Deny Him.I am a Christian not because God likes everything I do,but He loves me,as a Father.Likewise we love our children,but there are things we don't like about them.
It is the beloved disciple who touches on the importance of loving our fellow Christians,it is recorded that as an old man he was carried into the church,he would say,children love one another.In his epistle he wrote very challenging words,he that saith he is in the light,and hateth his brother,is in darkness[1 John 2v9].Beloved,let us love one another,for love is of God.......
He that loveth not, knoweth not God,for God is love[1 John 4v7-8]. If a man say,I love God,and hateth his brother,he is a liar.[1 John 4 v20].
A prayer.
Dear God forgive us, who have have experienced Your love in Jesus,for not
loving others as I should,in Jesus name, Amen.
Tuesday, 27 January 2015
The Magna Carter. [John 8 v36]
In 15th of June 1215 the Magna Carter was signed,by King John,it is also called the great charter,King John was not very popular,so the Barons forced him into signing it,with his seal.This document sets forth the universal freedom of man,freedom of life,liberty,and property. It
declared that rulers should be subject to the law,it is why Richard Nixon resigned as President of the United States of America.
In the movie about William Wallace of Scotland, as he is being executed,
he cries out freedom.Freedom is the cry of so many,and yet the whole world
is a place where so many are in bondage.Our Saviour taught that whoever
sins is the slave of sin .[John 8 v34].
We want political freedom,but do we desire to be free from sin?,those habits that are destroying us,The world appears not to be in a sexual revolution,but in bondage to sex.there are so many areas in life that mankind is in bondage to,vile tempers,vile language,vile thoughts.The sad thing is we may have political freedom,but apart from Christ we never be free.
Here is the good news Christ came to set us free,here is what He said,if the Son therefore shall make you free,ye shall be free indeed[ John 8 v36]
A prayer
Dear Lord Jesus open the eyes of our understanding ,that we may see our bondage,and grant us grace that we may repent and trust in You,for forgiveness and freedom Amen
declared that rulers should be subject to the law,it is why Richard Nixon resigned as President of the United States of America.
In the movie about William Wallace of Scotland, as he is being executed,
he cries out freedom.Freedom is the cry of so many,and yet the whole world
is a place where so many are in bondage.Our Saviour taught that whoever
sins is the slave of sin .[John 8 v34].
We want political freedom,but do we desire to be free from sin?,those habits that are destroying us,The world appears not to be in a sexual revolution,but in bondage to sex.there are so many areas in life that mankind is in bondage to,vile tempers,vile language,vile thoughts.The sad thing is we may have political freedom,but apart from Christ we never be free.
Here is the good news Christ came to set us free,here is what He said,if the Son therefore shall make you free,ye shall be free indeed[ John 8 v36]
A prayer
Dear Lord Jesus open the eyes of our understanding ,that we may see our bondage,and grant us grace that we may repent and trust in You,for forgiveness and freedom Amen
Hope [1 Timothy 1v1]
A Jewish rabbi said we can live with out many things but we cannot live
without hope. I went into my garden and there they where,daffodils are on there way,winter is going,spring is coming,summer is coming,it will not be long before I will be able to sit in my garden,that is my hope. I hope for many things,some things may not happen,but I will continue to hope.My hope is not in blind faith, but in God ,who is always with me,and has promised to care for me,and love me.This old body may be showing signs
of wear and tare,but my hope is in the one who said He will make all things new.I am a sinner I am not in denial to that reality,it is sad that so many people are in denial,no I am not in denial,but my hope is in a Saviour called Jesus who forgive all my sins.Why do I wear a little cross?to proclaim my
hope in Jesus,in Him alone. Not only is my sins forgiven,the Bible speaks of Christ in us the hope of glory[Colossians 1 v27]. In a world that is on its way out ,I have a blessed hope,the return of Jesus,who will issue in a new heaven and a new earth,He will make all things new.
A prayer
Dear God in this dark world of sin,when often things appear hopeless we thank You that because of You we can have hope,thank You in Jesus name Amen.
without hope. I went into my garden and there they where,daffodils are on there way,winter is going,spring is coming,summer is coming,it will not be long before I will be able to sit in my garden,that is my hope. I hope for many things,some things may not happen,but I will continue to hope.My hope is not in blind faith, but in God ,who is always with me,and has promised to care for me,and love me.This old body may be showing signs
of wear and tare,but my hope is in the one who said He will make all things new.I am a sinner I am not in denial to that reality,it is sad that so many people are in denial,no I am not in denial,but my hope is in a Saviour called Jesus who forgive all my sins.Why do I wear a little cross?to proclaim my
hope in Jesus,in Him alone. Not only is my sins forgiven,the Bible speaks of Christ in us the hope of glory[Colossians 1 v27]. In a world that is on its way out ,I have a blessed hope,the return of Jesus,who will issue in a new heaven and a new earth,He will make all things new.
A prayer
Dear God in this dark world of sin,when often things appear hopeless we thank You that because of You we can have hope,thank You in Jesus name Amen.
Monday, 26 January 2015
Three reasons.[John14 v6]
Why do we need Christ?,what would your answer be if you were asked,well I want us to consider three reasons.
[1]We need Christ if we are to have our sins forgiven,the supreme purpose for Him coming,was to save His people from their sins.The question you may ask ,is,what is sin?,whatsoever is not of faith is sin[Romans 14 v22].Sin is all those things contrary to Gods law and,all unrighteousness is sin.[1 John 5 v17].[CP. ....[Romans 1 v20-32./3v9-23] ,our sin must be forgiven,for the wrath of God is revealed against all unrighteousness[Romans 1 v18]
[ 2]
We need Christ for without Him we will never go to heaven,but we will go to that unmentionable place,for all eternity.People make jokes of people
coming up to Peter at the gates of heaven,and him asking what have you done to be let in ?. Stuff an nonsense in Matthew 7v 22-23 .we read of those
who say what they hath done,but Jesus turns them away.It is not what we have done that gets us into heaven,but what Jesus has done.
[3]
We need Jesus if we are to know God,if we are to be classed as Gods children,only those who know Jesus,who receive Jesus, can call God Father.Many,many people say those words,Our Father who art in Heaven,and yet they know not Jesus as their Saviour.For the scripture clearly teaches,as many as receive Him[Jesus],to them gave He the right to become children of God,to those who believe in His name[John 1 v12]
A prayer.
Dear God help us to see that we must know Jesus as our saviour,if we are to know forgiveness ,to enter Heaven,and to Know God as our Father, We ask this in His name Amen.
[1]We need Christ if we are to have our sins forgiven,the supreme purpose for Him coming,was to save His people from their sins.The question you may ask ,is,what is sin?,whatsoever is not of faith is sin[Romans 14 v22].Sin is all those things contrary to Gods law and,all unrighteousness is sin.[1 John 5 v17].[CP. ....[Romans 1 v20-32./3v9-23] ,our sin must be forgiven,for the wrath of God is revealed against all unrighteousness[Romans 1 v18]
[ 2]
We need Christ for without Him we will never go to heaven,but we will go to that unmentionable place,for all eternity.People make jokes of people
coming up to Peter at the gates of heaven,and him asking what have you done to be let in ?. Stuff an nonsense in Matthew 7v 22-23 .we read of those
who say what they hath done,but Jesus turns them away.It is not what we have done that gets us into heaven,but what Jesus has done.
[3]
We need Jesus if we are to know God,if we are to be classed as Gods children,only those who know Jesus,who receive Jesus, can call God Father.Many,many people say those words,Our Father who art in Heaven,and yet they know not Jesus as their Saviour.For the scripture clearly teaches,as many as receive Him[Jesus],to them gave He the right to become children of God,to those who believe in His name[John 1 v12]
A prayer.
Dear God help us to see that we must know Jesus as our saviour,if we are to know forgiveness ,to enter Heaven,and to Know God as our Father, We ask this in His name Amen.
Sunday, 25 January 2015
Real or imagined. [Psalm 23 ]
Years ago we used to have a pressure cooker,and I believe that in some countries, they are still very popular,some people are afraid of using one
because they think it may explode.I have not heard of one exploding,they have a safety value that prevents this.I also know some people who would not use a micro wave oven,for fear that something may happen to them.
We all have fears some are genuine others irrational,working among the
mentally ill ,I am in contact with some people who are so filled with fear,that they will not leave their homes,they are prisoners of fear.
What can we do with our fears?well what do I do?,I acknowledge my fear,whatever it is,oh yes ,although I am a Christian a long time there are times when fear takes over,and I loose Gods peace.
Fear makes one panic,causes one to loose sleep,generally, is not helpful,
we could call it blind panic.Now behold I show you a better way,faith,faith in what,in the one who is called the good shepherd, Jesus. He is the one who saves,when we put our faith in him,but He also said my peace I gave unto you [John 14v27]
Consider the following words,I will fear no evil for you are with me[Psalm 23 v4],consider the words no evil,that takes in everything imaginable,the writer says no matter what evil he was facing he will not fear it,this is not bravado ,no it is a man who has placed his faith in Jesus the good shepherd[Psalm23v1]
A prayer.
Dear Lord we confess that it does no take much to make us afraid,real or imagined,so today,grant us Your peace as we place our faith in you,Amen .
because they think it may explode.I have not heard of one exploding,they have a safety value that prevents this.I also know some people who would not use a micro wave oven,for fear that something may happen to them.
We all have fears some are genuine others irrational,working among the
mentally ill ,I am in contact with some people who are so filled with fear,that they will not leave their homes,they are prisoners of fear.
What can we do with our fears?well what do I do?,I acknowledge my fear,whatever it is,oh yes ,although I am a Christian a long time there are times when fear takes over,and I loose Gods peace.
Fear makes one panic,causes one to loose sleep,generally, is not helpful,
we could call it blind panic.Now behold I show you a better way,faith,faith in what,in the one who is called the good shepherd, Jesus. He is the one who saves,when we put our faith in him,but He also said my peace I gave unto you [John 14v27]
Consider the following words,I will fear no evil for you are with me[Psalm 23 v4],consider the words no evil,that takes in everything imaginable,the writer says no matter what evil he was facing he will not fear it,this is not bravado ,no it is a man who has placed his faith in Jesus the good shepherd[Psalm23v1]
A prayer.
Dear Lord we confess that it does no take much to make us afraid,real or imagined,so today,grant us Your peace as we place our faith in you,Amen .
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