Hope4Bath

‘For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the Government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, PRINCE OF PEACE’, Isaiah chapter 9 verse 6. Although this Name for Jesus appears at the end of this beautiful description of ….  Read More

Matthew chapter 1 verses 18-25  Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. 20 But while he thought ….  Read More

Comfort, ye, comfort ye My people! says your God  At this time of year in the United Kingdom many churches, cathedrals and choirs arrange performances of ‘Handel’s Messiah’. This is large musical composition for orchestra, choir and soloists based on the Bible concerning the birth, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.  George Handel was responsible for the music and Charles ….  Read More

And their words pleased Hamor and Shechem, Hamor’s son. 19 So the young man did not delay to do the thing, because he delighted in Jacob’s daughter. He was more honourable than all the household of his father.  20 And Hamor and Shechem his son came to the gate of their city, and spoke with the men of their city, saying: 21 “These ….  Read More

“I want to trust God but I always want reassurance.” IMPORTANT reading: GIDEON – JUDGES chapter 6  The Lord made some very clear statements to Gideon: ‘The Lord is with you, you mighty man of valour’, Judges chapter 6 verse 12. ‘Go in this might of yours, and you shall save Israel from the hand ….  Read More

Now when Jesus had come into Peter’s house, He saw his wife’s mother lying sick with a fever. 15 So He touched her hand, and the fever left her. And she arose and served them.  16 When evening had come, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed. And He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all ….  Read More

“I know what God wants me to do but I just cannot get round to doing it.” IMPORTANT reading: BARAK – JUDGES chapters 4 verses 1-16 I suspect that many of us will have had personal experience of this inward struggle or witnessed others confronting it. Let us witness the experience of BARAK, an Old ….  Read More

“I do my best to serve God, but I seem to achieve so little compared to others.” IMPORTANT reading: SHAMGAR – JUDGES chapter 3 verse 31; 5 verses 6-9 I suspect that most of us have felt this way at some time in our Christian journey. It is so easy to become preoccupied with what ….  Read More

When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. 2 And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” 3 Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Immediately his leprosy was cleansed. 4 And Jesus said to him, “See that you tell no one; but ….  Read More

This is part of a challenging verse from the Bible. We often find it difficult to be kind when others have been so unkind to us. But God does not say “Be kind” to your family and friends or those you love.  God says “Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God ….  Read More