“This is a record of the ancestors of Jesus the Messiah, a descendant of David and Abraham…”
“Uzziah was the father of Jotham. Jotham was the father of Ahaz. Ahaz was the father of Hezekiah. 10 Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh. Manasseh was the father of Amon. Amon was the father of Josiah. 11 Josiah was the father of Jehoiachin and his brothers (born at the time of the exile to Babylon).” Matthew 1:1 and 1:9-11 NLT
Our Father,
We often call to You as our Father. But need to remember that You are not man sized but the Father Creator and upholder of the universe. Sometimes I need to remember that You are all powerful but also a merciful gentle Saviour. As a good Father You would do leave your children undisciplined! Not because You are stern but out of love for our own good! (Hebrews 12:10).
Uzziah became king at 16 years old. He sought You and You helped him in battles and building his Kingdom. Even though he had not much life experience at 16. He loved the soil and farmed the valleys and the hillsides (2 Chronicles 26:1-14). It is sad to read that power changed his view. He stopped respecting You, flouted Your commands taking incense into the Temple – doing what You called the priests to do. The high priest and 80 priests rushed him out! He was a recluse with leprosy from that day and his son Jotham ruled.
Sometimes when we have done well or achieved something we look at it and are pleased. Nothing wrong with that. But sometimes the enemy whispers, ‘haven’t you done well’, and we bask in our own glory. We burn incense to ourselves. Help us remember who helped us do well and thank You, God, for all we have, the opportunities, the successes and the blessings.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Father God,
Suggestions for prayer . . .
Father God,
For our family, friends, neighbours, those we promised to pray for.
Thank You for the precious people who enrich our lives.
For our Christian family. Christmas events planned for worship an to welcome new people to.
For our king and His family and all those in authority (1 Timothy 2:2).
For our Government, the Commons, the house of Lords, the civil servants.
For Ukraine and Russia. A miraculous end to war.
For all the conflict in the Middle East for the ongoing complications and vengeance. to end.
For those who need practical help and support to know that God does care for them.
For food banks, emergency housing, charities providing furniture, bedding, meals.
For us to be confident because You know us and only ask us to do what You know we are able.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Monday 9th December 2024
It does!
My faithful father
Enduring friend
Your tender mercy is like a river with no end
It overwhelms me
Covers my sin
Each time I come into your presence
I stand in wonder once again
Your grace still amazes me
Your love is still a mystery
Each day I fall on my knees
‘Cause your grace still amazes me
Your grace still amazes me
Oh, patient savior
You make me whole
You are the author and the healer of my soul
What can I give you?
Lord, what can I say?
I know there’s no way to repay you
Only to offer you my praise
Your grace still amazes me
Your love is still a mystery
Each day I fall on my knees
‘Cause your grace still amazes me
Your grace still amazes me
It’s deeper, it’s wider
It’s stronger, it’s higher
It’s deeper, it’s wider (it’s deeper, it’s wider)
It’s stronger, it’s higher (it’s stronger, it’s higher)
Than anything my eyes can see
Chorus
Lyrics: Connie Harrington / Shawn Craig