Monday, 26 November 2012

Listen to the Lord

This week’s Bible Verse: Isaiah 1:10

'Listen to the Lord. Hear what He is telling you.'

- There are so many voices clamouring to get our attention.

- In the midst of all the noise, we should be ready to listen to Him.

- Being ready to hear is really an attitude of the heart.

- The ears of our hearts need to be ready to hear from Him.

PRAYER: Lord, may I live in that place where my ears are attentive to Your leading and promptings in my daily life. Amen.


Monday, 19 November 2012

Our Foundation

This week’s Bible Verse: Psalm 119:89


'Your word, O Lord, is eternal. Your word is settled in heaven.'

- What a sure foundation our faith rests on.

- His Word is firm, established and stable and it will be so forever.

- So you can be sure, confident and convinced.

- He will do what He said He would do.

PRAYER:

Lord, You are the eternal, true, living God. My life can be secure knowing that it is built on the One whose word is eternal and settled. Amen.

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

Refuge and Strength

This week’s Bible Verse: Psalm 73:28


'I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge.'

- We should live life with an underlying trust in God.

- He should remain your refuge in the midst of all you may be facing.

- Is the Sovereign Lord your refuge?

- Then He will be your shelter and you have a rock to stand on.

PRAYER: Lord, I declare that You are my refuge. I will look to You for all I need and I will be confident in You. Amen.



Monday, 01 October 2012

Promises

This week’s Bible Verse: 2 Chronicles 6:14

O Lord, there is no God like You in all of heaven and earth.
You are the God who keeps His kind promises to all those who obey You and who are anxious to do Your will.

- He keeps His promises.

- There is no one like Him.

- He is looking for those who obey Him and want to do His will.

- As we do what He tells us to do, He will make a way.

PRAYER: Lord, thank You for Your faithfulness towards me. It is my desire to do what You would have me do in this new week. Help me to do what pleases You. Amen.



Monday, 17 September 2012

APOBLEPŌ

This week’s Bible verse: 2 Chronicles 32:7

'Be strong and courageous. Don't be frightened or terrified. Someone greater is on our side.'

- Sometimes we can begin to feel alone.

- The enemy may seem great and we may feel insignificant.

- But we have God with us!

- He is greater than any enemy you may be facing.

PRAYER: Lord, I pray that You will come and strengthen me. Help me to see things from Your perspective and help me to realize that You are with me. Amen.

Please remember this week to APOBLEPŌ. (You say it like apo & vlepo) which means To Look Up.

Look up at Him only.



Monday, 10 September 2012

Respect

Our series on Respect has definitely struck a chord with the congregation. God is good!

Let’s respect our spouses, work colleagues and children so that what we sow will be reaped!

This week's reading: Exodus 20:1-17 (The Ten Commandments):


You shall have no other gods before me.
Respect God


You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name
Respect His Name


Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy
Respect His Day


You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above
or on the earth beneath or in the waters below
Respect People


Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long
in the land the LORD your God is giving you
Respect Family Life


You shall not murder
Respect Life Itself


You shall not commit adultery
Respect Marriage


You shall not steal
Respect Property


You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor
Respect Reputation


You shall not covet your neighbor's house.
You shall not covet your neighbor's wife,
or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey,
or anything that belongs to your neighbour.
Respect Yourself




Tuesday, 04 September 2012

Strong and Courageous

This week’s Bible Verse:


Joshua 1:2-3 and 6

"Arise, go over this Jordan. I will give you every place where you set your foot. Be strong and courageous!"

- When God speaks we can have the confidence to obey.

- But we must do something from our side.

- We need to take the first step and 'get up' and do what He says.

- Grab the opportunities that He gives you with boldness and strength.

PRAYER: Lord, help me to 'arise' and step into those areas You have prepared for me to possess. Give me the strength and confidence I need. Amen

Yep, we all need that!

Have a good one!