Water of life My soul thirsts for God, For the living God. Psalm 42:2 Read John 4:7—14 So is this true? Can I say that the water Jesus gives gushes up to eternal life? Has there been anything through the course of this day that has had me drinking this in? Anything I can…
DetailsThe invitation not to be missed Blessed is anyone Who will eat bread in the kingdom of God! Luke 14:15 Read Luke 14:16—24 Just about every time I come to the holy communion the words of Jesus echo in my ears, ‘I will never again drink of this fruit of the vine until the…
DetailsThe narrow door People will come from east and west, from north and south, And will eat in the kingdom of God. Luke 13:29 Read Luke 13:22—28 I can be pretty sure, if I am on the outside of this door Jesus speaks of, hoping to look in, that, as narrow as the doorway…
DetailsThe beginning and the end He began to say to them, ‘Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.’ Luke 4:21 Read Luke 24:44—49 Here Jesus places himself at the heart of my Bible. He invites me to see him not as a latecomer to the story, as much as he wants in…
DetailsA church working properly You ascended the high mount, leading captives in your train And receiving gifts from people. Psalm 68:18 Read Ephesians 4:11—16 If I have time tonight, let me think in two directions at once. Who in my congregation really ministers to me? Really enhances my life? Startles me with their servant…
DetailsIn the face of unbelief The more I called them, The more they went from me. Hosea 11:2 Read John 5:41—47 All around me I see unbelief. It is written on the faces of many of my fellow commuters. It is in the conversation of my friends and relatives. Sometimes cheerful, sometimes thoughtless and…
DetailsThe word that burns deep An obligation is laid upon me, And woe to me if I do not proclaim the gospel! 1 Corinthians 9:16 Read Jeremiah 15:15—21 Let me think. When was the last time that God seemed to put his word so deeply and strongly in me that I wanted to speak…
DetailsUntil the day dawns Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, And before you were born I consecrated you. Jeremiah 1:5 2 Peter 1:16—21 When I take my Bible and open it, the major part is preparation for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He does not come without preparation.…
DetailsA heart of generosity But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night Your life is being demanded of you.” Luke 12:20 Read Luke 16:19—31 Yes, it takes a great deal to move the human heart. Mostly my heart is defiant. Mostly it is self-centred. When disturbed, I only make enough changes to…
DetailsThe appearance of the likeness of the glory For I know that the Lord is great; Our Lord is above all gods. Psalm 135:5 Read Ezekiel 1:22—28 Yes, if I were to picture God — no wonder we are told to make no image of God — it would be in language like this:…
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