Daily Update #145

There is a general assumption among many people that everyone automatically goes to heaven when they die, regardless of whether they have actually paid God much attention in this life!   Sadly, this is far from the case as the Bible reveals very clearly.   Psalm 24 The lovely words of Psalm 24 contain a challenge which we …

Daily Update #144

Today’s readings –    Ephesians 3:14-21    Psalm 33:1-6    Luke 12:49-53 Pause:  Lord Jesus, still our hearts and minds now, as we prepare to hear from your word.  Help us to listen effectively to you as you speak to us through the ages, as you call us deeper into relationship with you.  Give us your divine power …

Daily Update #142

Today’s Readings – Ephesians 2:12-22.     Psalm 85:7-13.      Luke 12:35-38. I began to prepare this reflection on 21st September, this year’s United Nations ‘International Day of Peace’. The UN General Assembly designates this day as “a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.” The UN’s theme for 2020 is ‘Shaping Peace …

Daily Update #141

Eph 2:1–10                              Psalm 100                               Luke 12:13–21Spur one anotherThe book of Ephesians is just the tonic, especially if you feel spiritually impoverished. I suggest a good dose three time a day will help no end! The whole book to me seems to open up God’s abundant treasure chest.Today’s reading from chapter 2 are uplifting, …

Daily Update #140

Ephesians 1:11-14, Psalm 33:1-6, 12, Luke 12:1-9Do you remember back when you were at school and teams had to be chosen for whatever sport was being played. For many of us, we watched as the great and the good sporty types were chosen week in and week out. That was fine, but it got more …

Daily Update #139

Daily Update – Thursday, 15th October 202 Today’s readings –        Ephesians 1:1-10              Psalm 98:1-4                           Luke 11:47-end Pause:  Lord Jesus, still our hearts and minds now, as we prepare to hear from your word.  Thank you for the eternal perspective which your word gives us.  Thank you that your word reveals to us the Father’s eternal plan to unite …