Hope4Bath

The word ‘WINGS’ appears over 60 times in the Bible, bringing before us comforting thoughts of God’s care. Prior to becoming king of Israel, David wrote, ‘Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me! For my soul trusts in You; and IN THE SHADOW OF YOUR WINGS I will make my refuge, until ….  Read More

Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! For He has done marvellous things; His right hand and His holy arm have gained Him the victory. 2 The Lord has made known His salvation; His righteousness He has revealed in the sight of the nations. 3 He has remembered His mercy and His faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the ….  Read More

On holiday in Devon, recently, I noticed a boat on the quayside edge of a river estuary. It bore the name, ‘Ray’s Rescue Boat’ and was well positioned to fulfil its purpose. However, in spite of its attractiveness, it was of no use, as it was filled with earth and a display of flowers. I ….  Read More

Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gadarenes. 2 And when He had come out of the boat, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 3 who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no one could bind him, not even with chains, 4 because he had often been bound with shackles ….  Read More

Reading: Mark chapter 5 verses 1-20 The previous night had seen the disciples in a storm that struck fear into them; indeed, it led them to ask Jesus, ‘Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?’ verse 38. He graciously showed them that He cared – He rebuked and calmed the sea, saying, ‘Peace, ….  Read More

The Lord reigns; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad! 2 Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. 3 A fire goes before Him, and burns up His enemies round about. 4 His lightnings light the world; the earth sees and trembles. 5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the Lord, ….  Read More

Reading: Luke chapter 7 verses 11-18 Luke paints a heart-rending scene for us in his Gospel. As we approach NAIN, we meet a funeral procession. A young man, the only son of his widowed mother, has died and is being carried out for burial. Suddenly, the gloom lifts with the arrival of the Lord Jesus! ….  Read More

Reading: Matthew chapter 18 verses 15-35 During the course of the past year, we have witnessed some remarkable acts of human compassion. As the pandemic spread, we learned how ‘to suffer together’; sadly, however, we have also discovered that ‘one sinner destroys much good’, Ecclesiastes chapter 9 verse 18. God’s COMPASSION is unlike our own, ….  Read More

Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! Sing to the Lord, all the earth. 2 Sing to the Lord, bless His name; proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day. 3 Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples. 4 For the Lord is great and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. 5 For all the gods of the peoples are idols, ….  Read More

‘Glory’ has been the dream of many sports people over recent days and even in days to come with the Olympics planned to be held in Tokyo. Hundreds have driven themselves in training and discipline to achieve fame, recognition and acclaim as they excel in their chosen field whether that is sport, studies or even ….  Read More