My entire direction is set Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness. Psalm 100:1—2 Read Matthew 28:16—20 I think about those rather tentative disciples, some worshipping, some doubting, at the place Jesus appointed to meet with them. They go away from that encounter with a promise,…
The one I cannot think about I thank you that you have answered me And have become my salvation. Psalm 118:21 Read Luke 24:1—9 There is something wrong with the whole exercise if I am sitting here tonight thinking about Jesus. Thinking about him. Thoughts like this: he is not among the dead. Thinking…
Jesus, my Bible Scripture is the cradle Within which Christ lies. Martin Luther Read Luke 24:36—49 The presence of Jesus will never stop unsettling me. As I come to my evening devotion it would be very suitable to me if he could be with me as a familiar companion. I could be contented at…
This is my story Come, risen Lord, and deign to be our guest; No, let us be thy guests: the feast is thine. George Wallace Briggs Read Luke 24:28-35 This evening, after the Good News of the resurrection of Jesus, is a fine time not only to read this story, but to re-live it.…
Scarily alive Christ the Lord is risen today: Hallelujah! Charles Wesley Read Mark 16:1—7 ‘He has been raised.’ ‘He is not here.’ ‘He is going ahead of you.’ These words are for me tonight. Jesus is alive in the most literal, supernatural way. He’s not just a good idea given a new lease of…
The body of Christ Then he laid the body in his own grave, and they mourned over him, Saying, “Alas, my brother!” 1 Kings 13:30 Read Matthew 27:57—66 I have one or two thoughts, only. Not many. So much is beyond thought now. Maybe my thoughts are mere speculations now, and I should hold…
The new and living way Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. We bless you from the house of the Lord. Psalm 118:26 Read Hebrews 10:19—23 Sometimes when I come to pray there seems to be a curtain between me and God. I love this phrase, ‘new and living…
The love that held him there Upon him was the punishment that made us whole, And by his bruises we are healed. Isaiah 53:5 Read John 19:16-30 This night I think upon the cross. I think upon its necessity. If only there was some way for Jesus to avoid it and to still carry…
The Lord who is the servant Pray that I may have the grace to Let you be my servant too. Richard Gillard Read John 13:1—11 If I sit down in the evening, dim the lights and quieten my mind, I can begin to picture Jesus kneeling before me. It is a vast reversal of…
Peter’s denial They have all fallen away, they are all alike perverse; There is no one who does good, no, not one. Psalm 53:3 Read Luke 22:54—62 I know this story is told for my comfort. I’m sure of that. It encourages me in the light of this day’s failures, that I am in…