Today’s Bible Study (to support our weekly prayer) addresses who God is and how we can make decisions with faith and wisdom rather than fear of things. A big decision for many believers in England at present is whether or not we should be returning to church services when they reopen. I seek to address … More Lansdowne Prayer Meeting 7 July 2020 – Isaiah 41:1-10
Psalm 118:25-27 Yesterday, the scripture was about rejoicing and being glad in the day that God has made (v24). Today, it is about giving thanks for salvation. Two of today’s verses (v25, 26) are spoken by the crowds as Jesus went into Jerusalem on what is called Palm Sunday (Matt 21:9). Hosanna means “save now”. … More Daily Devotional for 7 July 2020 – Psalm 118v25-27
Psalm 118:24 The fact that you are reading is proof that you have received another gift from God – “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” This is not a promise that the day will be easy, but a declaration of faith – this day, … More Daily Devotional for 6 June 2020 – Psalm 118v24
This message continues to look through the “final instructions” in Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians. The message is called, “The Worship of the Waiting Church.” Introduction Last week, we looked at how the church waits for the coming of Christ – the life of the waiting church. This is part of worship in the … More 1 Thessalonians series message 12 – 1 Thessalonians 5v16-22
Psalm 118:23 – “This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.” Many years ago, our family was in Paris on the day that the museums were free to go into. In the Musée d’Orsay there are lots of pictures painted by Claude Monet, of the lake, with the bridge and the lilies. … More Daily Devotional for 5 July 2020 – Psalm 118v23
Our church building has been closed since 18th March. Earlier this week, the church elders and trustees agreed to plan for reopening on 19th July, which two socially distanced, smaller, shorter services at 10am and 12pm, provided we can have all the safeguards in place. I produced a video for the church, which is below, … More Lansdowne Evangelical Free Church plans for reopening
Galatians 5:1 If you are a believer in Jesus Christ as Saviour, He has set you free. You are no longer a slave to sin (Romans 6:20), to the fear of death (Hebrews 2:15), to the kingdom of darkness (Colossians 1:13), or to religion (Galatians 4:1-7). You have been bought at a price (1 Corinthians … More Daily Devotional for 4 July 2020 – Galatians 5v1
Psalm 118:22 – “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” This verse is quoted many times in the New Testament (Matt 21:42-44, Mark 12:10, Acts 4:11, 1 Peter 2:7-8), and it is all about Jesus and people’s response to Him. Your response to Jesus is the most important thing in your life. Your … More Daily Devotional for 3 July 2020 – Psalm 118v22 part 2
Psalm 118:22 Yesterday, we saw that Jesus is the One who has opened the gate of heaven for us. Today, we see that Jesus is the strength and stability of our lives; He is the One who holds everything together; He is the foundation. Yesterday’s verses gave us a picture of the King coming victoriously … More Daily Devotional for 2 July 2020 – Psalm 118v22
Psalm 118:19-21 When the Queen’s car or carriage is getting close to Buckingham Palace, the gate opens for her to go through. This is the picture in today’s verses. The King, who won the victory against the enemies that surrounded in v10-13 is coming back to the city and He is calling for the gate … More Daily Devotional for 1 July 2020 – Psalm 118v19-21
The best is yet to come 