Thought for July 9th. “FOR MY PEOPLE WHO …”
Today's readings.. (1 Samuel 21,22), (Isaiah 65), (Matthew 10) Today and tomorrow we read the final 2 chapters of Isaiah. God expresses through the prophet his lament for those who turn away from him, those
Thought for July 5th. “THE DAY OF VENGEANCE”
Today's readings.. (1 Samuel 17), (Isaiah 61), (Matthew 6) We read 3 fascinating chapters this morning! First was the account of David’s faith “in the living God” as he went forth against Goliath –
Thought for July 4th. “BLESSED ARE THE … “
Today's readings.. (1 Samuel 16), (Isaiah 60), (Matthew 5) Today we read what is generally referred to as ‘The Sermon on the Mount’ in Matthew ch. 5. Years ago we saw a film depicting this
Thought for July 3rd. “I HAVE OBEYED”
Today's readings.. (1 Samuel 15), (Isaiah 59), (Matthew 3,4) King Saul was highly successful in destroying the Amalekites, but we note what Samuel said to him (1 Sam 15 v.1-3) before he did this! After
Thought for July 1st. “THE RIGHTEOUS MAN PERISHES”
Today's readings.. (1 Samuel 13), (Isaiah 56,57), (Revelation 21,22) Our chapter 57 in Isaiah commences with the above words – but then adds, “and no one lays it to heart; devout men are taken away
Thought for June 30th. “WITH ALL YOUR HEART”
Today's readings.. (1 Samuel 11,12), (Isaiah 55), (Revelation 19,20) There can be no half measures in serving the LORD, either we are fully committed - or not – there is the narrow way – or
Thought for June 29th. “FOR IN A SINGLE HOUR”
Today's readings.. (1 Samuel 10), (Isaiah 54), (Revelation 17,18) Every time we read Revelation, especially chapters 16 to 20, a multitude of thoughts threaten to overwhelm us. We focus our attention most of all on
Thought for June 28th. “ARMAGEDDON”
Today's readings.. (1 Samuel 9), (Isaiah 53), (Revelation 15,16) Today’s Revelation reading is the only place in the Bible where the word “Armageddon” occurs. Yet the word keeps cropping up in the world, especially in
Thought for June 27th. “HOW BEAUTIFUL”
Today's readings.. (1 Samuel 7,8), (Isaiah 52), (Revelation 14) Our readings today are full of contrasts, but that is the nature of God’s word, on the one hand expressing his dismay and resultant anger at