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It’s all because of his love!
‘The Lord did not set his affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples. But it was because the Lord loved you and kept the...
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Letting God be in everything
‘All things were created by him, and all things exist through him and for him. To God be the glory for ever!’ Romans 11.36 (GNB) This is one of those statements that we come across in the Bible that is...
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What do we expect?
‘Our God is a God who saves;’ Psalm 68.20 This is a fundamental truth of our faith. The very name ‘Jesus’ means ‘God saves’, and yet it is surprising how quickly we can forget this and settle for...
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Thanksgiving grows faith
‘I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.’ Psalm 69.30 To glorify God is for us to pay attention to our image of God; to acknowledge him for who he really is and to try to...
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Finding hope
‘May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.’ Romans 15.13 One description of hope is the ability to see...
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He knows about today
‘So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him....
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He is there – no matter what!
‘Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand.’ Psalm 73.23 When Asaph (the author of this psalm) wrote these words, he was not writing them in a moment of great joy and ecstasy when...
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What has God done for me?
‘…Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.’ 1 Corinthians 1.24 Many times you may find yourself asking for God’s help, either silently or audibly. It may be that you do not know what to do in...
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The shining face of God
‘Restore us, God Almighty; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved.’ Psalm 80.7 The request for the Lord to make his face shine upon us is fascinating. God is not being asked to suddenly...
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How much has God done for us?
‘Jesus . . . said, “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.”’ Mark 5.19 If Jesus told you to do this I wonder what you would say?...
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Being to others as God is to us
‘Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.’ Psalm 82.3 When the psalmist wrote these words he was giving us an insight into the heart of God. These issues...
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Shining Naturally
‘But may all who love you be like the sun when it rises in its strength.’ Judges 5.31 This is such a wonderful description: we can be like the rising sun to others, bringing light, warmth, comfort and...
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Being Blessed
‘Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you.’ Psalm 84.4 This is an interesting question: who do we regard as being really blessed? We talk about some people being blessed...
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God reads ahead!
‘During that night the Lord said to Gideon, “Get up, go down against the camp, because I am going to give it into your hands.”’ Judges 7.9 On a human level Gideon was probably in a state of panic! God...
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Because of him – we are rich
‘Hear me, Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.’ Psalm 86.1 This seems to be a desperate plea from someone in great need, but we can find real encouragement in it for us when we too are in a...
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God is for real, and God is for us
‘Arrogant foes are attacking me, O God; ruthless people are trying to kill me— they have no regard for you. But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and...
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The unending compassion of Jesus
‘When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.’ Mark 6.34 It sounds so natural that Jesus...
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A little in God’s hands is a lot!
“How many loaves do you have?” he asked. “Go and see.” When they found out, they said, “Five—and two fish.” Mark 6.38 It is quite amusing to think of Jesus standing before a crowd of thousands with...
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God’s love shines through in dark times
‘For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: the Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread’ 1 Corinthians 11.23 These powerful words were spoken at a time that must have been...
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Thankfulness
‘…and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.”’ 1 Corinthians 11.24 What is your attitude when things turn dark? We learn from...
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