Day by Day

A Good Death “Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk [...]

The Self-Emptying God, Holy Spirit (Part Six – The Spirit) “In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh…” Acts 2:17 (NRSV) In our reflections on the self-emptying God we have seen the kenosis of the Father and Son; however it is not only the [...]

Do You Know Your Redeemer? “But as for me, I know that my redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last. And after my body has decayed, yet in my body I will see God! I will see him for myself. Yes, I will see him with my own eyes. I am [...]

Walk Tall “Haven’t I commanded you? Strength! Courage! Don’t be timid; don’t get discouraged. God, your God, is with you every step you take.” Joshua 1:9 (MSG) It was my wedding day; the sun was shining brightly, and the church was full of well-wishers. The aisle stretched out before me as I took my father’s [...]

Perishable Crown “And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown.” 1 Corinthians 9:25 (NKJV) This was a year with many sporting activities and cup finals. Millions of people watched the Cricket World Cup both of men [...]

David, the Warrior “David said to the Philistine, ‘You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty. The God of Israel, whom you have defied!’” 1 Samuel 17: 45 (NIV) Last time we took a look at little David, the shepherd, fresh [...]

Passport Reminders “Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.” Psalm 25:4-5 (NRSV) If you have ever travelled to a foreign country, you probably have a passport. [...]

I’d Do Anything For You! “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there [...]

The Self-Emptying God, Sacrifice (Part Five – The Son, continued) “…being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross…to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:7-8, 11 (NRSV) Our previous reflection showed that the Son emptied himself in order to serve, save and [...]

We’re invited! “Let us be glad and rejoice, and let us give honour to him. For the time has come for the wedding feast of the Lamb, and his bride has prepared herself…Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb.” Revelation 19:7–9 (NLT) A few weeks ago would have been [...]