Dec2019
Bottled peace
Open the city gates and let the faithful nation enter, the nation whose people do what is right. You, Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you. Trust in the Lord for ever; he will always protect us. (verses 2-4) Read Isaiah 26:1-6 If you were… Read more
Dec2019
Decisions, decisions
Joseph was a man who always did what was right, but he not want to disgrace Mary publicly; so he made plans to break off the engagement privately. While he was thinking about this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph, descendant of David, do not be afraid… Read more
Dec2019
Our nation
Listen to us, O Shepherd of Israel; hear us, leader of your flock. Seated on your throne above the winged creatures, reveal yourself to the tribes of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manassah. Show us your strength; come and save us! Bring us back, O God! Show us your mercy, and we will be saved! (verses 1-3)… Read more
Dec2019
What if God was one of us?
Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago. (verse 1) Read Isaiah 25:1-9 On her 1996 album, Relish, Joan Osborne sung that hit song, ‘One of Us’. The question: “What if God was one of us?” was… Read more
Dec2019
The Supreme Ruler
Howl in pain! The day of the Lord is near, the day when the Almighty brings destruction. Everyone’s hands will hang limp, and everyone’s courage will fail. They will all be terrified and overcome with pain, like the pain of a woman in labour. They will look at each other with fear, and their faces… Read more
Dec2019
My Saviour
‘God is my saviour; I will trust him and not be afraid. The Lord gives me power and strength; he is my saviour. As fresh water brings joy to the thirsty, so God’s people rejoice when he saves them.’ (verses 2,3) Read Isaiah 12:1-6 It was God the Holy Spirit who created faith in the… Read more
Dec2019
God doesn’t forget
A day is coming when the new king from the royal line of David will be symbol to the nations. They will gather in his royal city and give him honour. When that day comes, the Lord will once again use his power and bring back those of his people who are left in Assyria… Read more
Dec2019
Signs of life
The royal line of David is like a tree that has been cut down; but just as new branches sprout from a stump, so a new king will arise from among David’s descendants. The spirit of the Lord will give him wisdom and the knowledge and skill to rule his people. He will know the… Read more
Dec2019
Good news
Jesus answered, ‘Go back and tell John what you are hearing and seeing: the blind can see, the lame can walk, those who suffer from dreaded skin diseases are made clean, the deaf hear, the dead are brought back to life, and the Good News is preached to the poor. How happy are those who… Read more
Dec2019
Here he is – your God
Happy are those who have the God of Jacob to help them and who depend on the Lord their God, the Creator of heaven, earth, and sea, and all that is in them. He always keeps his promises; he judges in favour of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. (verses 5-7a) Read Psalm… Read more
