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.”
“One of the two who heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. 41 He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated, the Christ). 42 And he brought him to Jesus. Now when Jesus looked at him, He said, “You are Simon the son of Jonah. You shall be called Cephas” (which is translated, A Stone). 43 The following day Jesus wanted to go to Galilee, and He found Philip and said to him, “Follow Me.” 44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found Him of whom Moses in the law, and also the prophets, wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”” John 1:40-45 NKJV
“On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Now both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. 3 And when they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.” 4 Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does your concern have to do with Me? My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the servants, “Whatever He says to you, do it.”” . . . “This beginning of signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory; and His disciples believed in Him.” John 2:1-5 NKJV
God and Father,
It is a shock to me that in my mind I had put the first sign (miracle) of the water to wine as coming before Jesus started His ministry. Perhaps because Jesus himself says it is not His time yet? But clearly Jesus has already called some of His disciples and they were following Him. Jesus responds to His mother with grace and has mercy on the hosts of the wedding. He does it all quietly. His mother knows and there is another verse I seem to have skipped over, that his disciples must have seen and believed, and it manifested His glory. It manifested: showed, revealed, or made something clear through sign, action, or physical appearance. They witnessed it with their own eyes. I had not pictured them being there. But they were.
There are so many experiences that we have had Father that have assured us of Your love, provision and guidance in our lives. We look back and cannot deny them. And we know that new believers can be encouraged by our testimony but, they need their own, seeing is believing, moments. We pray that You will open hearts and minds to see Your miracles at work just as the disciples did in their early days. And give us faith to go on expecting and seeing You call new disciples. As well as the privilege of serving You.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Thursday 15th October 2026
I love the way this worship has the Old Testament and the New Testament- showing the same God of miracles.
Remember Joseph Watching God fulfill his dreams Remember Moses Walking through the parted sea Jehovah led His people through Remember Daniel Safe inside the lion’s den Remember David Flinging stones at giants’ heads We know what our God can do, yeah
We stand on the side of the Miracle Maker We stand on the side of the stone-rolling Savior If He is for us, who can be against us?
Remember Jairus When his daughter raised to life Remember Lazarus When he opened up his eyes He came running out that tomb We know what our God can do, yeah
We stand on the side of the Miracle Maker We stand on the side of the stone-rolling Savior If He is for us, who can be against us? We stand on the Rock that can never be shaken We join in the song that they’re singing in Heaven Forever with us, oh, praise the name of Jesus
Hey-yeah
He’s the same God now as He was back then He can do for us what He did for them All God’s people sing together We stand on the side of the Miracle Maker He’s the same God now as He was back then He can do for us what He did for them (c’mon) Oh, all God’s people sing together We stand on the side of the Miracle Maker Let all God’s people sing together
We stand on the side of the Miracle Maker (we stand with the Miracle Maker) We stand on the side of the stone-rolling Savior If He is for us (He is for us), who can be against us?
We stand on the Rock that can never be shaken (can never be shaken) We join in the song that they’re singing in Heaven (sing it out, sing it out) Forever with us, oh, praise the name of Jesus
We praise Your name, Yesterday and today And forever You’re the same All the glory, all the power all the praise belongs to the Miracle Maker
“The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29 NKJV
” Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.”Matthew 4:1-2 NKJV
“Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 being tempted for forty days by the devil. And in those days He ate nothing, and afterward, when they had ended, He was hungry. Luke 4:1-2 NKJV
“Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness. 13 And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to Him.” Mark 1:12 NKJV
Holy Lord God,
You kept Jesus, the baby and child, safe. Even removing Him to Egypt for a time well hidden. Then when it was time John did what he was born to do. He announced Jesus to the world.
I did not expect you to then put him in direct physical, emotional and spiritual danger in a wilderness with wild beasts,no food for forty days and extreme temptation. All three at once! At the beginning of his ministry everything is thrown at him to make him give up, change sides or escape. And satan’s temptations were aimed at the heart of his mission they were not random. As Adam and Eve’s were too. They fell – He did not.
So why are we surprised when temptations come subtly as we seek to grow or start some ministry for You God? Is it the enemy seeking to stop us before we start? Or are You showing us what we need to overcome and recognise to go forward? One thing is sure and certain, that if we stay true to You, we will come through wilderness experiences and temptation. And be stronger? Wiser? And we are not alone, as satan would lie to us. We have You Father, You never slumber (Psalm 121) and people we do not even know, praying for us. We should never undervalue the support of our fellow believers. Or praying for the church worldwide.
Jesus used scripture as a weapon against the enemy. Help me remember Your Truth and surround myself with others who love Your Word.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Wednesday 14th October 2026 In the wilderness or the mountain top? This song reminds us of the truth and reminds the enemy that we know it.
In this time of desperation When all we know is doubt and fear There is only one foundation We believe, we believe In this broken generation When all is dark, You help us see There is only one salvation We believe, we believe
We believe in God the Father We believe in Jesus Christ We believe in the Holy Spirit And He’s given us new life We believe in the crucifixion We believe that He conquered death We believe in the resurrection And He’s comin’ back again, we believe
So, let our faith be more than anthems Greater than the songs we sing And in our weakness and temptations We believe, we believe!
We believe in God the Father We believe in Jesus Christ We believe in the Holy Spirit And He’s given us new life We believe in the crucifixion We believe that He conquered death We believe in the resurrection And He’s comin’ back again
Let the lost be found and the dead be raised! In the here and now, let love invade! Let the church live loud, “Our God,” we’ll say We believe, we believe!
And the gates of Hell will not prevail! For the power of God, has torn the veil! Now we know Your love will never fail! We believe, we believe!
We believe in God the Father We believe in Jesus Christ We believe in the Holy Spirit And He’s given us new life We believe in the crucifixion We believe that He conquered death We believe in the resurrection And He’s coming back He’s coming back He’s comin’ back again He’s comin’ back again! We believe We believe
“So when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. 40 And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. 42 And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast. 43 When they had finished the days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And Joseph and His mother did not know it;44 but supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a day’s journey, and sought Him among their relatives and acquaintances. 45 So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him. 46 Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. 47 And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers.” Luke 2:41-47 NKJV
Father God,
As only a few people had witnessed to Jesus being someone special from You, God, it it not surprising that there is little known about Your Son’s childhood. And we read that Mary his mother pondered things in her heart (Luke 2:19), she did not talk about it. Who would have believed her except her husband and some shepherds she probably never met again! Sometimes giving our testimony seems unbelievable. Saying we too have met Jesus, experienced Him in our lives and asked Him to live in us. But now we have Your Holy Spirit with us, helping to convince our hearers of Your truth.
Jesus went to the Temple at about 12 years old. The age of a boy becoming a man for the Israelites. We are given a brief insight, a small cameo, displaying what was most important to Jesus. Over everything He took His relationship with You as the most important centre of His life. He took it seriously and at the cusp of adulthood chose the way he would continue to go. In hindsight we know it would not be easy, trouble or pain free. As he went he called others to follow Him and they too would have trouble. But the rewards are beyond all we could ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20).
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Tuesday 13th October 2026
Joy to the world; the Lord is come; Let Earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare him room, And heav’n and nature sing.
Joy to the Earth, the Savior reigns; Our mortal songs employ, While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains, Repeat the sounding joy.
Joy, unspeakable joy, an overflowing well, no tongue can tell Joy, unspeakable joy, Rises in my soul never lets me go
He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of his righteousness, And wonders of his love.
Joy, unspeakable joy, an overflowing well, no tongue can tell Joy, unspeakable joy, Rises in my soul never lets me go
Lyrics: Isaac Watts 1719 Additional chorus: Chris Tomlin Ed Cash (2009)
