2026 will again be through the Bible chronologically selecting verses which attract my attention or questions or encourage me on the day. I pray it blesses whoever reads . . . My theological background is Salvation Army College and now Church of England. I love all Christian denominations.
Lord Jesus, I am sorry for the things I have done wrong in my life. Forgive me and help me turn from everything I know is wrong. Thank you for dying on the cross to pay the price and set me free from my sin. Please come into my life, fill me with your Holy Spirit and be with me forever. Thank you Lord Jesus. Amen.”
““I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am till it is accomplished! 51 Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not at all, but rather division. 52 For from now on five in one house will be divided: three against two, and two against three. 53 Father will be divided against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.”54 Then He also said to the multitudes, “Whenever you see a cloud rising out of the west, immediately you say, ‘A shower is coming’; and so it is. 55 And when you see the south wind blow, you say, ‘There will be hot weather’; and there is. 56 Hypocrites! You can discern the face of the sky and of the earth, but how is it you do not discern this time?”” Luke 12:49-53 KJV
Almighty God,
Some passages are harder to get to grips with but I don’t like just passing over them. I wonder if You were initially speaking about the fire of judgement that would first fall on You, because of our sin? Till You are crucified, dead and buried. Your baptism was about the forgiving of sin on our behalf. It was not about how deserving we are or about reward. It is the punishment that cancels sin. It is sad that the taking up of Your forgiveness will bring division. Dividing those who cannot believe in You, from those who accept You. But division is not what Jesus is highlighting but choice?
The world has gone on refusing to see the signs of the times. Global warming and poisoned rivers and unusual weather causing death and destruction around the world. Man is trying to fix it – or not as the case may be. No-one really understand the times as we ought Lord so we come to You and often feel helpless. But reading Your words we have hope. You said it would continue till You come again!
Division seems to be a remaining part of the fall. The givers and the takers. Not all givers believe in You. But I hold on to the truth that the Day of the Lord will come as promised (Revelation 19:11,17). There will be a new earth and a new heaven (Revelation 21:1). Meanwhile I joy in knowing You Jesus every day. Help us share Your gift of life and the promise of a future to whoever will choose to listen.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen
Worship Wednesday 4th November 2026
Repeating this hymn by Matt Redman from a month ago. Below the lyris is a joyful hymn to celebrate all we have in Jesus now. To bring a balance to faith! Now and forever.
One day You’ll make everything new, Jesus One day You will bind every wound The former things shall all pass away No more tears One day You’ll make sense of it all, Jesus One day every question resolved Every anxious thought left behind No more fear
When we all get to heaven, What a day of rejoicing that will be When we all see Jesus We’ll sing and shout the victory
One day we will see face to face, Jesus Is there a greater vision of grace And in a moment, we shall be changed On that day And one day we’ll be free, free indeed, Jesus One day all this struggle will cease And we will see Your glory revealed On that day
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One day we will see face to face, Jesus Is there a greater vision of grace And in a moment, we shall be changed And in a moment, we shall be changed On that day
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Lyrics: Matt Redman Chorus from a hymn: Eliza Edmunds Hewitt
“In that hour Jesus rejoiced in the Spirit and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and revealed them to babes. Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight. 22 All things have been delivered to Me by My Father, and no one knows who the Son is except the Father, and who the Father is except the Son, and the one to whom the Son wills to reveal Him.” 23 Then He turned to His disciples and said privately, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things you see; 24 for I tell you that many prophets and kings have desired to see what you see, and have not seen it, and to hear what you hear, and have not heard it.”” Luke 10:21-24 NKJV
““If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. 27 And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple. 28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it— 29 lest, after he has laid the foundation, and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, 30 saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish’?” Luke 14:26-30 NKJV
Father God,
Jesus showed his pleasure, He rejoiced, at the return of the disciples. He did not ask about those who would not listen, critique or debrief. He revelled in their willingness and their sharing of God’s love. It must have been wonderful to know His pleasure.
Later, he addressed the disciples and a large multitude who were following Him. Was he sifting out those who were following and didn’t know what it would entail?? So they would see that as it cost Jesus everything it would cost His disciples everything too. It would take commitment. Family may be against it and in Jewish culture family is centre of everything.
Father, today we read Jesus words and we give thanks for those who have gone before us and served at great cost to themselves even giving their lives. We recognise that it is no different today, discipleship costs and for some more than others. And we grieve over those members of our own family who reject Your love and refuse to even consider You. We grieve over those who suffer pain, imprisonment and isolation for just believing in You. And cannot believe that even today Your children are martyred for their faith. Lord God we ask, we plead, for their lives and their freedom. For their families and for the churches under attack. Would I stay true to You under such threat? I am nots sure I would. Thank you for our relative freedom and wealth – may we use it wisely and support those without it.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen
Worship Tuesday 3rd November 2026 He will hold me fast. I believe it. Help those who are under persecution and sentence of death. Hold them fast, in Y0ur love.
When I fear my faith will fail Christ will hold me fast When the tempter would prevail He will hold me fast
I could never keep my hold Through life’s fearful path For my love is often cold He must hold me fast
He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast For my Savior loves me so He will hold me fast
Those He saves are His delight Christ will hold me fast Precious in His holy sight He will hold me fast
He’ll not let my soul be lost His promises shall last Bought by Him at such a cost He will hold me fast
He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast For my Savior loves me so He will hold me fast
For my life He bled and died Christ will hold me fast Justice has been satisfied He will hold me fast
Raised with Him to endless life He will hold me fast ‘Til our faith is turned to sight When he comes at last
He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast For my Savior loves me so He will hold me fast Repeat chorus
“And Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.'” John 6:35 NKJV “Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.'” John 8:12 NKJV Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.'” and “I am the door. If anyone enters in, he will be saved…” John 10:7, 9 NKJV “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.” John 10:11 NKJV “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.'” John 11:25 NKJV ” ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.'” John 14:6 NKJV “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.” and “I am the vine, you are the branches…” John 15:1, 5 NKJV
Our Father,
As I travel through the Bible this year I cannot stop daily on everything in the life of Jesus. And some events are worth a life times consideration. Here today I wanted to bring all the definitive statements that Jesus made about HImself. Each one is rich, full of meaning and life changing. Each one gives an aspect of You in Jesus and that I cannot live without.
Jesus: You are my bread of life. You are my light in all circumstances. You are the door to God and Salvation not judgement. You are the good Shepherd who died for me, but who is alive. You are caring, guiding and protecting me. You are my promise of resurrection and eternal life. You are the only way to God, the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth and the source of my eternal life. You are the branch that I am grafted onto so I am joined with God, who helps me grow.
Jesus You also said, “before Abraham was, I AM.”John 8:58. You did not say ‘I was’. You were revealing Yourself as One with God. Sometimes we pray to God our Father sometimes to You Jesus and sometimes we call on Your Holy Spirit. But it is no problem to You because You are One and You always answer when we call on Your name. I don’t deserve any of it and yet I can do nothing to earn it. Just accept what You freely give.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Monday 2nd November 2026 Bless the Lord O my soul. Sometimes we have to remind, tell ourselves, how much we have to thank God for. 10.000 reasons to worship, thank and praise.
Bless the Lord O my soul O my soul Worship His Holy name Sing like never before O my soul I’ll worship Your Holy name
The sun comes up It’s a new day dawning It’s time to sing Your song again Whatever may pass And whatever lies before me Let me be singing When the evening comes
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You’re rich in love And You’re slow to anger Your name is great And Your heart is kind For all Your goodness I will keep on singing Ten thousand reasons For my heart to find
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And on that day When my strength is failing The end draws near And my time has come Still my soul will Sing Your praise unending Ten thousand years And then forevermore
