Pastor of Alverstoke Evangelical Church, Gosport, Hampshire, UK
Psalm 40:2 Last week, we looked at Psalm 40:1 and we saw: It is good to wait patiently and expectantly for God to answer. He doesn’t always answer in our time. He is not too busy to listen to us, or so great that He is not interested in us. He is great, but He … More Daily Devotional for 26 May 2020 – Psalm 40v2
The sixth message in the 1 Thessalonians series covers one of Paul’s prayers, which shows us the priorities that he had in praying for the church and ourselves. These should be our priorities also. The video recording is below followed by the notes. These can be used together or separately. Introduction How do we pray … More 1 Thessalonians series Message 6 – 24 May 2020 – 1 Thessalonians 3v9-13
We’re going to take one more look at Psalm 40:1. “He inclined to me and heard my cry.” Another thing I used to think is that you had to pray in a special way, with just the right words. Some people pray using a prayer book, some people pray in a very formal and respectable … More Daily Devotional for 24 May 2020 – Psalm 40v1 part 3
Psalm 40:1 I used to think that God was too busy and too great and mighty to really listen to me. Sure (I thought), if I prayed big prayers about important things, then He would listen, but not if I was just asking about my problems. But He is not too busy. He is great … More Daily Devotional for 23 May 2020 – Psalm 40v1 part 2
Psalm 40:1 During the panic buying before the lockdown, the food that went from the shops first were the things that are quick and easy to cook and eat rather than the things that take longer to prepare. Human beings don’t like to wait for things, and we don’t like to wait for God to … More Daily Devotional for 22 May 2020 – Psalm 40v1
1 John 5:18 “…and the evil one doesn’t touch him.” Yesterday, we looked at the first part of this verse, how Jesus helps us to sin less. The end of this verse tells us that every believer is protected from the evil one, the devil. The word translated “touch” means to cling onto, to lay … More Daily Devotional for 21 May 2020 – 1 John 5v18 part 2
When I started sending scripture in March, it was just an encouraging verse or psalm for people to read. Then, I started sending to more people and it became a daily devotional as I wrote a little bit about the scripture. I choose the scripture each day as the Lord lays on my heart or … More Daily Devotional for 20 May 2020 – 1 John 5:18
Isaiah 54:16-17 Yesterday, we saw that “no weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed.” I’m sure you’ve heard that verse many times before; we often quote it when we are praying for people and seeking to encourage them. The previous verse (Isaiah 54:16) gives us even more confidence. God says, “I have created the … More Daily Devotional for 19 May 2020 – Isaiah 54v16-17
Isaiah 54:17 Many of us are experiencing great trouble and attacks on our health and finance. Some of us are also experiencing real spiritual attack as well. Some of us have had really bad attacks and we have struggled a lot. Although the attacks have been powerful, today’s verse contains a great promise: “No weapon … More Daily Devotional for 18 May 2020 – Isaiah 54v17
This message is called “Longing for fellowship.” As this time of being “torn away” from fellowship due to lockdown, this message looks at the importance and nature of Christian fellowship. The video is below followed by the notes that are prepared for those who cannot watch the video. Introduction Lansdowne’s bank has us registered as … More 1 Thessalonians series message 5 – 17th May 2020 – 1 Thessalonians 2v17-3v10
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