“For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.” 2 Timothy 1:12 NKJ
God,
Yesterday what we believe we could read in words, our creed. This Bible verse sprung to mind and the hymn whose chorus perfectly reflects it. Not for theorising, debating or arguing over. But for faith to believe. And no-one said it would be easy belonging to You. Paul certainly warned us there would be some challenges and even suffering. Paul certainly suffered for the gospel. But his sure foundation was faith in Jesus Christ and therefore You, Father.
Simon Peter went to the tomb and believed – it was empty (John 20:1-10)! When Jesus appeared and stood among them in the upper chamber, Simon believed he had risen from the dead. He knew for certain that Jesus was able to do all He had promised.
I too now know whom I have believed and know that Jesus, and You, God, are able to keep me, indeed those who believe, till You come again or take us home. We have crossed over the line to believe in You, to know You, it has changed our life.
Thank You for those awesome moments when You have made us aware of Your presence. Or when someone has prayed for us and we have felt Your touch. Or we have become aware of Your Spirit and there has been light in the darkness. Truth to counter doubts and lies. You have held and hold us and we know You are able to keep us, eternally Yours. Thank You.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
God who is able,
For our family, friends, neighbours, church fellowship. Those people who make our lives better. Bless them and give them faith to see You, Know You and believe. Answer their prayers needs.
For Kings, rulers and Governments.
For the HRH King Charles recovery and HRH Duchess of Cambridge, Kate’s recovery back to full health and strength.
For our government and its decisions and possible changes through a general election. To all be for good.
For the sword of Your spirit to remove the knives from the hands of the angry and murderous.
For nations and their rulers and governments to have a desire to make peace, and make it happen.
For Ukraine and Gaza and a permanent peace for all.
For our society to look after and care for the weak, the sick and those with special needs. To continue to be a nation which gives where there is human need.
For those affected by the wind, the rain, whatever weather and our farmers.
For us, touch us again, give us a good day, bless our going out and our staying in and give us opportunity to do good.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Thursday 1st February 2024
I may not know much but I know Jesus. It makes all the difference in the world. It also gives the enemy no room to plant doubt.
I know not why God’s wondrous grace
To me hath been made known;
Nor why, unworthy, as I am
He claimed me for His own.
But I know whom I’ve believed;
and am persuaded that He is able
To keep that which I’ve committed
Unto Him against that day.
I know not how this saving faith
To me He did impart;
Nor how believing in His word
Wrought peace within my heart.
I know not how the Spirit moves,
Convincing men of sin;
Revealing Jesus through the word,
Creating faith in Him.
I know not what of good or ill
May be reserved for me,
Of weary ways or golden days
Before His face I see.
I know not when my Lord may come,
I know not how, or where
If I should pass the vale of death,
Or meet Him in the air.
Lyrics: D.W. Whittle (1840-1901)