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.”
“And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “Make two silver trumpets for yourself; you shall make them of hammered work; you shall use them for calling the congregation and for directing the movement of the camps. 3 When they blow both of them, all the congregation shall gather before you at the door of the tabernacle of meeting. 4 But if they blow only one, then the leaders, the heads of the divisions of Israel, shall gather to you. 5 When you sound the advance, the camps that lie on the east side shall then begin their journey. 6 When you sound the advance the second time, then the camps that lie on the south side shall begin their journey; they shall sound the call for them to begin their journeys. 7 And when the assembly is to be gathered together, you shall blow, but not sound the advance. 8 The sons of Aaron, the priests, shall blow the trumpets; and these shall be to you as an ordinance forever throughout your generations. 9 “When you go to war in your land against the enemy who oppresses you, then you shall sound an alarm with the trumpets, and you will be remembered before the Lord your God, and you will be saved from your enemies. 10 Also in the day of your gladness, in your appointed feasts, and at the beginning of your months, you shall blow the trumpets over your burnt offerings and over the sacrifices of your peace offerings; and they shall be a memorial for you before your God: I am the Lord your God.”” Numbers 10:1-10 NKJV
Lord God,
Silver trumpets. And so many different calls to be clearly identifiable. Did they know who could make a noise and train them? Did they have people proficient on the rams horn who could easily transfer to trumpets? They found which sons of Aaron could make clear sounds, the right ones. They had to be precise to keep the mas of people from confusion. It was imperative that they behave as one body. Moving, stopping, encaping, approaching Moses for revelation from You, feasting or giving offerings.
Sometimes I have prayed, Lord just show me which way to go, or what to do next. No trumpet sounds. Just tell me if I should be feasting or fasting. Should I take time out with You or get involved. No trumpet sounds.
But then I have a relationship with You and Your Holy Spirit resides in me. There are times when I do seem to hear, know what You asr asking me to do. Though I could not always explain how . . . And the times when all is silent I have learned just to continue till I do hear. Which would I prefer? I confess Lord I do not want trumpet to replace You. I do not need u and a trumpet! I take for granted what it cost You to dwell in me. You promise that if I seek You I will find You (Jeremiah 29:13) and be led not pushed (Psalm 23:1-3). And sometimes just have to wait (Isaiah 40:33). Perhaps it is my impatience that sometimes wishes You would tell me now. Sorry Lord.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Friday 13th February 2026
Speak, O Lord, as we come to You To receive the food of Your holy Word Take Your truth, plant it deep in us Shape and fashion us in Your likeness That the light of Christ might be seen today In our acts of love and our deeds of faith Speak, O Lord, and fulfill in us All Your purposes for Your glory
Teach us, Lord, full obedience Holy reverence, true humility Test our thoughts and our attitudes In the radiance of Your purity Cause our faith to rise, cause our eyes to see Your majestic love and authority Words of pow’r that can never fail Let their truth prevail over unbelief
Speak, O Lord, and renew our minds Help us grasp the heights of Your plans for us Truths unchanged from the dawn of time That will echo down through eternity And by grace, we’ll stand on Your promises And by faith, we’ll walk as You walk with us Speak, O Lord, ’til Your church is built And the earth is filled with Your glory
“And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 23 “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them: 24 “The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; 26 The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” ’ 27 “So they shall put My name on the children of Israel, and I will bless them.”” Numbers 6:22-27 NKJV
Lord of blessing,
This reading is like taking a pause. It speaks on its own. I cannot think of a better succinct prayer. Well how could I? It comes straight from You. It put Your name on the children of Israel for a blessing. There are many times we are not sure what to pray for someone does not want disclose what they need prayer for. And that is OK. But it is hard.
Here is a prayer that still today is good for every occasion. Because it puts You first, You central, You for the future and holds nothing but blessings. Sometimes we hear it at the end of services . But it a benediction. Perhaps we take it for granted. But when we consider the words, the picture language the power and the determination in it. It is way to bless beyond what we think is needed. And I would want to pray it for myself. Lord bless me . . .
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Thursday 11th February 2026 Like sitting under a waterfall of blessings.
The Lord bless you and keep you Make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you The Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace
Amen, amen, amen, amen, amen, amen
Repeat above
May His favor be upon you And a thousand generations And your family and your children And their children, and their children May His favor be upon you And a thousand generations And your family and your children And their children, and their children
May His presence go before you And behind you, and beside you All around you, and within you He is with you, He is with you
In the morning, in the evening In your coming, and your going In your weeping, and rejoicing He is for you, He is for you He is for you, He is for you He is for you, He is for you He is for you, He is for you
Amen, amen, amen, amen, amen, amen
May His presence go before you And behind you, and beside you All around you, and within you He is with you, He is with you
In the morning, in the evening In your coming, and your going In your weeping, and rejoicing He is for you
Lyrics: Chris Brown / Steven Furtick / Cody Carnes / Kari Brooke Jobe
“Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 6 “Speak to the children of Israel: ‘When a man or woman commits any sin that men commit in unfaithfulness against the Lord, and that person is guilty, 7 then he shall confess the sin which he has committed. He shall make restitution for his trespass in full, plus one-fifth of it, and give it to the one he has wronged. 8 But if the man has no relative to whom restitution may be made for the wrong, the restitution for the wrong must go to the Lord for the priest, in addition to the ram of the atonement with which atonement is made for him. 9 Every offering of all the holy things of the children of Israel, which they bring to the priest, shall be his. 10 And every man’s holy things shall be his; whatever any man gives the priest shall be his.’ ”” Numbers 5:5-10 NKJV
Father and Lord of all,
There is an old Scottish saying that confession is good for the soul. I suspect it came from reading scripture. Here at the beginning of their journey the children of Israel are told to confess. God, Yu know that living as a community in tents, travelling together and learning to trust and obey You would cause all sorts of unfaithfulness.
So many rules and laws. So You tell Your people at the outset, if You slip up come and confess and make restitution. That way the heart is cleansed from guilt, well being can be restored along with peace. Seems simple enough.
Why then do I sometimes hope no one finds out and it can go unnoticed. As a child I would often hope I would get away with things. Why is it so difficult sometimes and confess it was me. I said I would do that and forgot. I broke that, I didn’t mean to I am sorry. James suggests we confess our sins to one another (James 5:16). Sometimes it is good to be accountable to another person if we are struggling but how careful we need to be with whom we trust and still bring it all to You!
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). And sometimes we too can make restitution in some way. But it is You that takes away the guilt and restores peace.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Wednesday 11th February 2026 The first time I heard this a young lady sung it unaccompanied in a meeting. And it brought silence a holy silence which I have never forgotten. Intimate and yet active.
Unsure of her relationship with Christ, Charlotte penned words of assurance about Jesus loving her “just as I am” and never looked back. William B Bradbury composed music for her lyrics and published the song in 1849. The hymn was translated into many languages, with tens of thousands of people committing their lives to Christ during the playing of it. Many at Billy Graham’s evangelistic rallies.
Just as I am, without one plea, but that thy blood was shed for me, and that thou bidd’st me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I am, and waiting not to rid my soul of one dark blot, to thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I am, though tossed about with many a conflict, many a doubt, fightings and fears within, without, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I am, thou wilt receive, wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
