Daily ScriptureLet the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. (Psalm 19:14)Daily ReflectionWhat a beautiful thought; what beautiful words to try and live our lives by. That the things that we think about deep in our hearts would be acceptable to God; that the words that we speak would be acceptable to God.Knowing that “God is love”: if our thoughts and our words can be acceptable to him, then our thoughts and the things we say to one another are rooted in love. If the things we think, do, and say are rooted in love, then the world would be a much better place.But it is a “big ask”, isn’t it, that every thought and word we speak, every day, would be acceptable to God? It seems an impossible task. Today will be a better day if you can just remember this verse, and try and live by it. (Don’t worry about tomorrow yet, just try it today!) Revd David
Daily ScriptureThe cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a sharing in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a sharing in the body of Christ? Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread. (I Cor 10.16-17) Daily ReflectionBefore his arrest, Jesus gathered his twelve disciples for a last supper. Sharing a meal together with friends whether at home or out is a precious time of togetherness which is only just beginning to come back into our lives. In Catholic countries, today’s Feast of Corpus Christi is more of a party than it is in England, but Holy Communion, the Eucharist, is worth celebrating. Jesus shared himself with us in an act of love, one that we can remember and be nourished by every day as we eat and drink the fruits of creation. As Christians or simply as humans, we differ in many ways, yet need reminding that we all feast at the same table. David Harmsworth
Daily Scripture:But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8)Daily Reflection:One short verse of scripture, but what amazing words, what an incredible thought. Read those words again; let the message sink in.God sent Jesus to show us how much He loves us. But He went further than that: He shows us how much He loves us by sending His son to die for us. And He did so, not because we were good enough…. but because he loves us. Never ever think, “God cannot love me. I’ve done bad things.” God knows that, and He still loves you. Whatever you have done/are going to do: God still loves you. He has proved that to you: “While we were still sinners Christ died for us” – Christ died for you. Tell God you love Him for who He is (because He loves you for who you are); and feel His love pour into you. Revd David
Daily ScriptureNo distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, being fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. (Romans 4 v 20)Daily ReflectionPaul is referring here to the Genesis account of Abraham and Sarah. When he was 75 years old, God said to Abraham that he and his wife Sarah would have a son. When Abraham was 100 years old and Sarah 90, their son Isaac was born. He continued to trust God and have faith in His promise, even though it took 25 years to fulfil! Here is a lesson for us all - if God says He will do something, He does it. Our job is simply to trust Him. His timing is always perfect. Abraham is called the father of faith because of his response to God when God asked him to leave his homeland, and receiving a son in his old age. He trusted that God’s plan was good. Even now, some Jewish texts refer to Abraham as “friend of God’. Abraham wasn’t perfect - he had doubts and questioned God, but, regardless, his faith in God stood the test of time. Friend of God, if you are waiting for God’s promise to become reality in your life, be encouraged by Abraham. Grow strong in your faith by giving glory to God. Be fully convinced that God is able to do what He has promised. Vicki Young
