And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.” – Luke 5:5 ESV In the last few weeks, we discussed how God can establish the work of our hands and intervene in our lives in miraculous ways when we invite Him. However, it willContinue reading “In Partnership”
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God’s Intervention
And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.” – Luke 5:5 ESV Last week we spoke about God’s ability to establish the works of our hands when we involve Him in everything we do. Today, we are going to explore two stories inContinue reading “God’s Intervention”
Lord, Establish Our Works!
O Lord our God, let your sweet beauty rest upon us. Come work with us, and then our works will endure; you will give us success in all we do. – Psalm 90:17 TPT We are now well and truly into the year 2024! I wonder how you are doing with your New Year’s Resolution,Continue reading “Lord, Establish Our Works!”
Wired for Pleasure
Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. – Psalms 37:4 NLT The word “delight” means to take or express great pleasure in something. For example, taking or finding delight in watching your favourite sports or team, cooking, arts and so on. Taking great pleasure in something will require spending timeContinue reading “Wired for Pleasure”
Sleep!
My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment. Hang on to them, for they will refresh your soul. They are like jewels on a necklace. They keep you safe on your way, and your feet will not stumble. You can go to bed without fear; you will lie down and sleep soundly. – Proverbs 3:21-24Continue reading “Sleep!”
Extra Time
Then this message came to Isaiah from the Lord: “Go back to Hezekiah and tell him, ‘This is what the Lord…says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears. I will add fifteen years to your life.’” — Isaiah 38:4-5 NLT If you are a sports fan, you will be familiar with the term “Extra Time” inContinue reading “Extra Time”
Elizabeth: Silence Ended (Part 3)
Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God’s eyes, careful to obey all of the Lord’s commandments and regulations – Luke 1:6 NLT Over the past few months, Zechariah being unable to talk has been strange but he’s a different man, he seems to have renewed energy and a sparkle in his eyes. He reminds meContinue reading “Elizabeth: Silence Ended (Part 3)”
Elizabeth: Silence Ended (Part 2)
When Herod was king of Judea, there was a Jewish priest named Zechariah. He was a member of the priestly order of Abijah, and his wife, Elizabeth, was also from the priestly line of Aaron. Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God’s eyes, careful to obey all of the Lord’s commandments and regulations – LukeContinue reading “Elizabeth: Silence Ended (Part 2)”
Elizabeth: Silence Ended (Part 1)
When Herod was king of Judea, there was a Jewish priest named Zechariah. He was a member of the priestly order of Abijah, and his wife, Elizabeth, was also from the priestly line of Aaron. Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God’s eyes, careful to obey all of the Lord’s commandments and regulations – LukeContinue reading “Elizabeth: Silence Ended (Part 1)”
Seasons and Reasons
After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child – Luke 2:17 NLT The first time this title came to mind, it was at the beginning of the first national lockdown in the country and the world was reeling from the effect ofContinue reading “Seasons and Reasons”
Hills and Valleys 