As we celebrate the miracle of the resurrection, may we recognise that Jesus alone is worthy of worship, adoration and praise. May we worship Him, the servant-king, the Lion and the Lamb; the only true God, full of might and mercy, fierceness and forgiveness.
Author: John Johnstone
Stepping through the door…
If you are feeling overwhelmed by the pain and suffering of this world and are doubting God is in control, then come through the door with John and be reminded that He is ruling and reigning on His eternal throne. This is the great reality of the universe. Along with all people, the only right response is to worship him through Jesus Christ.
Training and developing church leaders
Ministers, elders and deacons are shepherds who lead, feed, and protect the sheep. Jesus is the Great Shepherd. He does these things perfectly. We cannot do them perfectly but with God’s help we have to do them. All church members are called to support their leaders and, indeed, to share in the work of the church.
Forgive as you have been forgiven
Within the church, there will always be differences of opinion, personality clashes, wrong thoughts, words and actions and various tensions because, this side of eternity, we’re all still sinners. The question is, when this happens, how will we respond?
‘Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.’ (Ephesians 4:32)
The importance of corporate prayer
The early church regularly came together to pray. That’s what the church does. What will you do with that fact? May we be a church committed to praying together.
A new command…
What is the most practical thing you can do if you want to become a more loving person? Keep praying for a heart like Jesus’ heart!
A magnificent promise
‘And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.’ (Romans 8:28)
Can you rest in this wonderful promise? If you can say that you love Jesus, there is great peace to found, even right in the middle of our suffering.
Abba, Father!
When, as Christians, we go through times of deep despair, depression, loneliness, pain or suffering, we instinctively just cry out ‘Father’. This cry is itself a sign that we are sons of the living God. In our times of great need, the Spirit ministers to us and enables us to cry out ‘Abba, Father’.
When we do, this is the hallmark of a believer. This is the cry of the child of God.
An anchor and a rudder
People often think their main problem is unhappiness. God knows our deepest problem isn’t unhappiness but unrighteousness and powerlessness. So, in his kindness, he provides us with a Saviour and his Spirit. He provides us with exactly what we need. And this leads to our eternal happiness, and more importantly, the glory of God: ‘… the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us.’ (Romans 8:4)
How good our God is.
Keep on keeping on
God himself has called us to the ultimate goal; eternal fellowship with him in glory. This means he’s determined that we shall reach our destination. If God calls us to this race, and he does, you can be sure that he will provide all the grace we need to run, and we will finish.