A short but meaningful reflection each day, provided by John our vicar, Charles our curate and other church members.
Thursday 25th John Ch 3 verse 30 ‘He must become greater; I must become less.’ Here John the Baptist is describing how he was not the Christ, but came to prepare the way for the Christ. In chapter 1 John said; ‘the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.’ How easy it … Read more
Thursday 18th Genesis Ch 6 verse 9 This is the account of Noah and his family. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked faithfully with God. I wonder what it takes to be accounted as righteous, blameless, and faithful? It sounds like some sort of super Christian, a person who … Read more
Thursday 9th Psalm 23 At the beginning of our Thoughts of the week series some months back, John shared various verses from this well-loved Psalm. Continuing with the idea of meditating on God’s Word, perhaps we could read it through together in its entirety today; I certainly needed to dwell on its life-giving words. Perhaps … Read more
Thursday 4th Ephesians Ch 1 verses 15 – 16 Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayer. Last Saturday my eldest son flew to America to take up a 4-year … Read more
Thursday 28th Amos Ch 5 verse 24 ‘But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!’ The prophet Amos laments how God’s people Israel were continuing to outwardly follow and offer to God, but their hearts and therefore their actions were far from Godly. What does he call on them to … Read more
Thursday 21st Psalm 127 verse 1 ‘Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.’ This and the accompanying verses made me realise this morning how our repeated prayers around the virus and its effects are so important at this time. I was in danger I think of going through the … Read more
Thursday 14th Ps 61 verses 8-12 Bless our God O peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard, who has kept us among the living, and has not let our feet slip. For you O God, have tested us; you have tried us as silver is tried. You have brought us into the net; … Read more
Thursday 7th Matthew Ch 1 verse 18 ‘This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.’ We live in a world where scientists infer that we can and … Read more
Thursday 31st Ephesians 5:14 “…Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.” Have you ever missed out because you got so comfortable in bed? I have. Particularly when younger, I have chosen to stay warm rather than step out from under the covers onto the cold floor, and stayed … Read more
Thursday 24th Christmas Eve Luke Ch 1 verse 11 – 13 Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. 12 When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. 13 But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your … Read more
