Deborah – ‘I Will Surely Go With You’
Judges chapter 4 verses 2-24 Deborah served the Lord during one of the darkest periods in Israel’s history. The book of Judges ends on a distressing note: ‘In those days there was no king in Israel, everyone did what was right in his own eyes’, Judges chapter 21 verse 25. Put simply, the nation of …. Read More
Abigail – The Father’s Joy
1 Samuel 25 verses 1-42 Recently, we considered three New Testament women who shone like beacons in the early days of the Christian church. I invite you, this week, to consider three Old Testament women, who also achieved great things for God. Firstly, let’s turn to ABIGAIL, who is described as ‘a woman of good …. Read More
Psalm 66
Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth! 2 Sing out the honour of His name; make His praise glorious. 3 Say to God, “How awesome are Your works! Through the greatness of Your power Your enemies shall submit themselves to You. 4 All the earth shall worship You and sing praises to You; they shall sing praises to Your name.” Selah …. Read More
Your Choice
Every day we are faced with them, some are easy, some are difficult, some we leave for another day, or for someone else. Choices! We make choices automatically, sometimes naturally. It has been well said “You are free to make whatever choice you want, but you are not free from the consequences of the choice.” …. Read More
John chapter 19 verses 23-42
23 Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took His garments and made four parts, to each soldier a part, and also the tunic. Now the tunic was without seam, woven from the top in one piece. 24 They said therefore among themselves, “Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be,” …. Read More
The Lord Opened Her Heart
Acts chapter 16 verses 36-43 The last of our meditations this week on women who have illuminated the pages of the Bible during spiritually dark days, leads us to Philippi, a city in the Roman Empire. The incident is set against a dramatic background. Paul, one of the apostles, had a thrilling vision in the …. Read More
Psalm 65
Praise is awaiting You, O God, in Zion; and to You the vow shall be performed. 2 O You who hear prayer, to You all flesh will come. 3 Iniquities prevail against me; as for our transgressions, You will provide atonement for them. 4 Blessed is the man You choose, and cause to approach You, that he may dwell in Your courts. We shall be satisfied …. Read More
A Girl Named Rhoda
It is during challenging times that we often turn to prayer as a LAST resort; however, the Bible teaches us that prayer ought to be our FIRST resort in times of need! We would do well to face up to the following questions at the present time of unrest: • Do I believe in THE …. Read More
Good Works And Charitable Deeds
Acts chapter 9 verses 36-43 Many remarkable women light up the pages of the Bible. Let us consider three of them this week. Today’s meditation leads us to a busy sea-port, thirty five miles from Jerusalem, called Joppa. Many precious cargoes have come into its harbour, including timber for building the Temple and Solomon’s palace …. Read More
Psalm 64
Hear my voice, O God, in my meditation; preserve my life from fear of the enemy. 2 Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked, from the rebellion of the workers of iniquity, 3 Who sharpen their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows—bitter words, 4 That they may shoot in secret at the blameless; …. Read More