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.”
“Give the king Your judgments, O God, and Your righteousness to the king’s Son. 2 He will judge Your people with righteousness, and Your poor with justice. 3 The mountains will bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness. 4 He will bring justice to the poor of the people; He will save the children of the needy, and will break in pieces the oppressor. 5 They shall fear You as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations. 6 He shall come down like rain upon the grass before mowing, like showers that water the earth. 7 In His days the righteous shall flourish, and abundance of peace, until the moon is no more.
8 He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth. 9 Those who dwell in the wilderness will bow before Him, and His enemies will lick the dust. 10 The kings of Tarshish and of the isles will bring presents; the kings of Sheba and Seba will offer gifts. 11 Yes, all kings shall fall down before Him; all nations shall serve Him.
12 For He will deliver the needy when he cries, the poor also, and him who has no helper. 13 He will spare the poor and needy, and will save the souls of the needy. 14 He will redeem their life from oppression and violence; and precious shall be their blood in His sight. 15 And He shall live; and the gold of Sheba will be given to Him; prayer also will be made for Him continually, and daily He shall be praised.
16 There will be an abundance of grain in the earth, on the top of the mountains; Its fruit shall wave like Lebanon; and those of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth. 17 His name shall endure forever; His name shall continue as long as the sun. And men shall be blessed in Him; all nations shall call Him blessed. 18 Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, Who only does wondrous things! 19 And blessed be His glorious name forever! And let the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen and Amen. 20 The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended. Psalm 72 NKJV
God of justice, the needy and our deliverer,
I had not read before that as possibly the last Psalm David wrote it is known as his last will and testament. So I wanted to take a look at it before we look at what David does before he dies. The whole of it not just pick and mix!
David is listing Your traits O God but also what he is wanting His Son to be like as the next King. It is something to live up to. Perhaps no man could reach this but then David knows that from personal experience. But in remembering what a great God you are gives him hope for his son following him and You God.
David did not know but there was One to come who would totally fulfill this Psalm. A Son who was of David’s line, but a King in His own right. Who delivers those who have no other helper. Who waters the earth and daily is praised around the world. Whose name endures forever. Jesus the Christ. So as Paul says, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God (Hebrews 12:1,2).
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Tuesday 21st April 2026 Love this version
Rejoice, the Lord is King: Your Lord and King adore! Rejoice, give thanks and sing, And triumph evermore. Lift up your heart, Lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!
Jesus, the Savior, reigns, The God of truth and love; When He has purged our stains, He took his seat above; Lift up your heart, Lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!
His kingdom cannot fail, He rules o’er earth and heav’n; The keys of death and hell Are to our Jesus giv’n: Lift up your heart, Lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!
He sits at God’s right hand Till all His foes submit, And bow to His command, And fall beneath His feet: Lift up your heart, Lift up your voice; Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!
Rejoice in glorious hope! Jesus the judge shall come And take His servants up To their eternal home: We soon shall hear The Archangel’s voice The trump of God shall sound Rejoice rejoice
Lift up your heart, Lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!
I will extol You, my God, O King; and I will bless Your name forever and ever. 2 Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever. 3 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; and His greatness is unsearchable. 4 One generation shall praise Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts. 5 I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, andon Your wondrous works. 6 Men shall speak of the might of Your awesome acts, and I will declare Your greatness. 7 They shall utter the memory of Your great goodness, and shall sing of Your righteousness. 8 The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and great in mercy. 9 The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works. 10 All Your works shall praise You, O Lord, and Your saints shall bless You.” Psalm 145:1-10
Creator God,
You spoke and the world came into being. You did not have to speak at length a simple command and each day was complete (Genesis 1). Then the perfect Word was spoken and became flesh (John 1:14).
But as David so eloquently shows us we need many words to give our worship and gratitude. But sometimes we can contain it in an overwhelming sigh when You take us by surprise! What better way to begin a Monday than David’s words of worship. Not too flowery and covering so much. . To recognise and remember the many who have gone before to enable the gospel to continue even in our generation and to give thanks. To try and meditate on Your greatness, Your flawless character and the big picture rather than dwelling on the me, me, me. The generations of the faithful around the world and Your faithfulness to them and us.
Help me to play my tiny little part in this world wide historic picture and be astounded and encouraged to be a part of it.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Monday 20th April 2026
We declare Your majesty We proclaim that Your name is exalted For You reign magnificently rule victoriously And Your power shown throughout the Earth
We declare Your majesty We proclaim that Your name is exalted For You reign magnificently rule victoriously And Your power shown throughout the Earth
And we exclaim, our God is mighty Lift up Your name, for You are holy Sing it again, all honor and glory In adoration, we bow before Your throne
And we exclaim, our God is mighty Lift up Your name, for You are holy Sing it again, all honor and glory In adoration, we bow before Your throne
Mmm Holy, Singing Holy Holy, Singin Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord Holy, Holy, Holy Is Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord
“It happened after this that Nahash the king of the people of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his place. 2 Then David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent messengers to comfort him concerning his father. And David’s servants came to Hanun in the land of the people of Ammon to comfort him. 3 And the princes of the people of Ammon said to Hanun, “Do you think that David really honors your father because he has sent comforters to you? Did his servants not come to you to search and to overthrow and to spy out the land?” 4 Therefore Hanun took David’s servants, shaved them, and cut off their garments in the middle, at their buttocks, and sent them away.” 1 Chronicles 19:1-4 NKJV
Prince of Peace,
Yesterday all is going well in the Kingdom. Then David, hears of someone else’s sad grief and sent a message of comfort. A simple act of kindness which is greeted with distrust and disdain, not by Hanun, but those around himw ho should have known better.
They did not just send the messengers back but they threw it back with offence. Then hired mercenaries for the lands surrounding them ( 1 Chronicles 19:6-7) to show how offended they were!. Perhaps David should not have sent the message or should have gone himself. Hindsight, however, cannot change things. But it does teach us.
In trying to be a good neighbour we can overstep someone else’s comfort zone or say something which is misunderstood. But it cannot stop us seeking to do good (Galatians 6:9), and from trying to show love our neighbours (Matthew 22:39). And if we say something that is taken the wrong way, You remind us that, “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1). Help us to act not react . . .
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Sunday 19th April 2026
Why should I feel discouraged? Why should the shadows come? Why should my heart be lonely and long for heav’n and home, When Jesus is my portion? My constant Friend is He: His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.
I sing because I’m happy— I sing because I’m free— For His eye is on the sparrow, And I know He watches me.
“Let not your heart be troubled.” His tender word I hear, And resting on His goodness, I lose my doubt and fear. Though by the path He leadeth, But one step I may see: His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.
I sing because I’m happy— I sing because I’m free— For His eye is on the sparrow, And I know He watches me.
