Psalm 118:17-18 “I shall not die, but I shall live, and recount the deeds of the Lord.” (v17) Covid-19 has brought some of you face to face with death, but the Lord delivered you – and now you can recount (proclaim, tell) the deeds of the Lord. Praise His name. Yes, when we have been … More Daily Devotional for 30 June 2020 – Psalm 118v17-18
Psalm 118:15-16 Praising the Lord is a precious and powerful thing. Yesterday we saw how the psalmist remembered what God had done in saving His people through the Red Sea (Psalm 118:14, compare Exodus 15:2). Today’s verses are the response of praise – and not just from the psalmist but “in the tents of the … More Daily Devotional for 29 June 2020 – Psalm 118v15-16
After 11 weeks, it was easy to think that we were winding down the series on 1 Thessalonians, but there is much in these final verses. The message was called “The Life of the Waiting Church” (although, having preached it, I would probably now call it “The Work of the Waiting Church.”) Introduction It is … More 1 Thessalonians series -Message 11 – 28 June 2020 – 1 Thessalonians 5v12-15
Psalm 118:14 Christians worship on a Sunday because it is resurrection day. It is an opportunity to look back and celebrate what God has done through Jesus. Today’s verse is a celebration of what God has done in the past – that gives strength in the battle today. Today’s verse says: “The Lord is my … More Daily Devotional for 28 June 2020 – Psalm 118:14
Psalm 118:10-13 Yesterday, we saw that the Lord is with us in trouble, even when we are surrounded. Also, we saw all trouble comes to an end, like a fire it will burn out and the trouble will be over. At the same time as trusting the Lord in these verses, the psalmist did something. Three … More Daily Devotional for 27 June 2020 – Psalm 118v10-13 part 2
After over three months of “lockdown” in England, the UK Prime Minister has announced that “places of worship” can reopen for services from 4 July. It is unclear what this actually means as the guidance from government has not yet been published. Many churches (our own included) will be waiting to see what the guidance … More The Lord’s Supper (HT: reformation21.org)
Psalm 118:10-13 Have you ever felt surrounded by trouble? There are times when we don’t just have one problem, but there are lots of problems: problems with family, with work, with health, with finance, with housing, with friends, with church, and some of the problems are so big that we feel overwhelmed. Psalm 118 was … More Daily Devotional for 26 June 2020 – Psalm 118v10-13
Psalm 118:8-9 All through our lives, we trust people. We trust our parents to bring us up. We trust teachers to tell us the truth. We trust doctors to give us the right medicine. We trust our spouses to support us. We trust police to protect us, bosses to pay us, governments to lead us. … More Daily Devotional for 25 June 2020 – Psalm 118v8-9
Psalm 118:5-7 When I was a child I was very thin and so I was quite often threatened by the stronger children. Sometimes I was scared when I walked home. However, after a while, I found a friend who was strong and respected. When I walked with him, I was safe. These verses tell us, … More Daily Devotional for 24 June 2020 – Psalm 118v5-7
Psalm 118:5 Yesterday, we saw the psalmist calling everyone to see that the Lord’s “steadfast love endures forever.” (v1-4) In today’s verse (v5), he begins to give testimony. It is a testimony of answered prayer. Firstly, we see the situation. “Out of my distress.” He was in great trouble. It is important to remind ourselves: … More Daily Devotional for 23 June 2020 – Psalm 118v5
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