Pastor of Alverstoke Evangelical Church, Gosport, Hampshire, UK
John 1:9 “The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.” A long time ago, boats that tried to find a harbour could easily get lost. At night the sailors would look for the light of the harbour to try and find a safe place. But there were people called “wreckers,” … More Advent devotional for 9 December 2020 – John 1:9 – The true light
John 1:6-8 God is truly amazing and nothing is impossible for Him. Yet He involves people in His purposes. He doesn’t have to but He chooses to. ”There came a man sent from God, whose name was John.” Not an angel, but a man. The angels did make the announcements to Mary and the shepherds but, … More Advent devotional for 8 December 2020 – John 1v6-8 – bearing witness to the light
John 1:5 When a room is dark, you turn on the light and the darkness is gone. The darkness cannot chase away the light, it is simply gone, overcome by the light. At the same time, anything in the room that hates the light will hide away, like when you turn over a rock and … More Advent devotional for 7 December 2020 – John 1v5 – The light shines in the darkness
Today’s sermon, from Psalm 9, looks at how David focuses on the Lord’s wonderful deeds and who He is. It is from this foundation that David prays for God’s grace and deliverance. The video (recorded yesterday) is below, followed by the notes that go to those without internet. Last time Psalm 8 encouraged us to … More Sunday sermon for 6 December 2020 – Psalm 9 – Where to look in trouble part 1 –
John 1:4 The beginning of John’s gospel is showing us who Jesus is so that we can be absolutely confident in Him and believe in His name and be saved – “…that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name” … More Advent devotional for 5 December 2020 – John 1v4 – in Him was life
John 1:3 “All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.” All things were made through Him (the Word, Jesus). Like the previous verse, today’s verse seems to repeat itself: All things were made through Him; nothing was made unless it was made by Him. Again, John … More Advent devotional for 4 December 2020 – John 1v3 – All things were made through Him
John 1:2 At the start of his gospel, John wants us to be clear, and we need to get hold of both verses 1 and 2 to make sure that we believe right. “The Word was God” (v1). So, Jesus is fully 100% God. And yet, He is not the same person as God the Father. … More Advent devotional for 3 December 2020 – John 1v2 – Eternal love
John 1:1 “The word was God.” John 1:1 is written to point us back to Genesis 1:1. “In the beginning God…” “In the beginning was the Word.” John wants us to think of the two together but, so we definitely don’t miss it, he says clearly “The Word was God.” Jesus is not created, Jesus … More Advent Devotional for 2 December 2020 – John 1v1 part 2 – The Word was God
Today I am starting a series of advent devotionals to take us through to Christmas. Most of this series will be from John 1:1-18, which so rich in glorious revelation about Christ. It will do us good to look at Him again. For many people around the world, this Christmas season will be like no … More Advent devotional for 1 December 2020 – John 1v1 part 1 – “In the beginning”
Habakkuk 3:17-18 These well known verses express trust in the Lord and worship even when things are difficult. “Though the fig tree should not blossom… yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation.” This is great faith even though Habakkuk is surrounded by great trouble and … More Devotional for 30 November 2020 – Habakkuk 3v17-18 – the journey to praise
The best is yet to come 