Psalm 61:4 In yesterday’s verse (v3), we saw how David remembered what God has done for him in the past. In today’s verse, he is saying, “Lord, I need You now.” It is good to remember, so that we can encourage ourselves, but it is important that we don’t just remember. He is not only … More Daily Devotional for 14 May 2020 – Psalm 61v4
Psalm 61:3 Yesterday we saw how David felt that God was far away and that he was exhausted, under pressure and discouraged. He was in the wilderness and probably alone. The sun was burning down on him and there was no shelter. In his exhaustion, he asked the Lord to “lead me to the Rock … More Daily Devotional for 13 May 2020 – Psalm 61:3
Our church’s midweek Bible study and prayer meeting continue throughout lockdown. At this stage, one of the other elders was sharing the midweek meeting with me, and I will post those studies in a separate post later. This week’s Bible study is on Psalm 11. Some notes and suggestions for prayer follow Some thoughts on … More Lansdowne Bible Study and Prayer – 12 May 2020 – Psalm 11
Psalm 61:1-2 There are times when we feel so far from God. There are also times when we feel so exhausted by life, by pressure, by health, by spiritual attack. When we experience both (both God seeming far away and great pressure), we can feel like giving up and that there is no hope. This … More Daily Devotional for 12 May 2020 – Psalm 61v1-2
John 14:27 Since He has given us peace, Jesus can say, “Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not be afraid.” “Troubled” means being unsettled and stirred up inside, being anxious. Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). We can have … More Daily Devotional for 11 May 2020 – John 14v27 part 4
This fourth message in the series on 1 Thessalonians looks at the power and importance of the word of God. The message was recorded on VE Sunday, hence the references to that at the beginning. The video is below, followed by the notes that I prepared for those without internet access. Introduction This weekend, we … More 1 Thessalonians series message 4 – Sunday 10th May 2020 – 1 Thessalonians 2v13-16
There is so much in John 14:27. Let’s meditate on this verse some more, and also Matthew 11:29. “Not as the world gives…” The world’s peace is not permanent. It comes and goes according to circumstances. God’s peace depends on a person, Jesus, who is the Prince of Peace. So, it doesn’t depend on circumstances, … More Daily Devotional for 10 May 2020 – John 14v27 and Matthew 11v29
John 14:27 Notice that Jesus says, “My peace I leave with you.” Not just peace, but His peace. What is His peace? Firstly, it is the peace we spoke about yesterday: peace with God. Jesus, God the Son, has been in perfect harmony within the Godhead for all eternity, and He has reconciled us to … More Daily Devotional for 9 May 2020 – John 14v27 part 2
John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you…” 75 years ago today, the UK celebrated the end of the Second World War in Europe. The Allies had achieved victory over the evil of the Nazis and now there was peace. About 7 years before that day, a British Prime minister … More Daily Devotional for 8 May 2020 – John 14v27
Isaiah 40:31 An eagle doesn’t flap its wings quickly, using lots of strength; it soars – it is carried by the currents of air. Strength from God doesn’t come by flapping with human energy but from waiting on the Lord, with faith and patience. Waiting isn’t inactivity. The eagle doesn’t just sit there; it flies … More Daily Devotional for 7 May 2020 – Isaiah 40v31
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