“Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in His name when they saw the signs which He did. 24 But Jesus did not commit Himself to them, because He knew all men, 25 and had no need that anyone should testify of man, for He knew what was in man.” John 2:23-25 NKJV
“There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.” 3 Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” ” John 3:1-3 NKJV
“ A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.” 8 For His disciples had gone away into the city to buy food. 9 Then the woman of Samaria said to Him, “How is it that You, being a Jew, ask a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans. 10 Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” John 4:7-10 NKJV
Lord God and Father,
Early on in Jesus ministry and we see Jesus as He is. He does not try styles and change his way of working to be more effective or successful. He does not need gimmicks or to plan how he reacts. He is Who He is always and He displays Your nature in all He does all His life. I love seeing the way he interacts with those he meets. He knows those who just want the miracles and not anything to do with where they come from or who is doing them. He doesn’t tell Nicodemus to just believe, he listens to what Nicodemus is struggling to understand, and leads him to the truth. He knows what the woman at the well really needs and doesn’t try to beat her up for her sin or blind her with scripture. He gives her the way to life and a new start.
Jesus understood man, he met every one where they were and met their needs. He never forced Himself upon them. He even asked the man at the Sheep Gate pool, Bethesda, if he would like to be well. Father You are still the same today.
Those of us who have met Your risen Son, know that You have not changed. You are still willing to talk us through scripture if we are willing to learn. You still give us life and refreshment if we choose Your way. You give us so many opportunities to learn and You are always there to respond to our slightest prayer and the whisper of our hearts.
Worship Friday 16th October 2026
An old hymn but it has just kept running through my mind – since I listened to it a few days ago. It literally keeps flowing on in endless song. How can I keep from singing.
My life flows on in endless song,
above earth’s lamentation.
I catch the sweet, though far-off hymn
that hails a new creation.
Through all the tumult and the strife,
I hear that music ringing.
It finds an echo in my soul.
How can I keep from singing?
What though the tempest round me roars
I know the truth, it liveth
What though the darkness round me close
Songs in the night it giveth
No storm can shake my inmost calm
While to that rock I’m clinging
Since love is Lord of heaven and earth
How can I keep from singing?
When tyrants tremble as they hear
The bells of freedom ringing,
When friends rejoice both far and near,
How can I keep from singing!
To prison cell and dungeon vile
Our thoughts to them are winging;
When friends by shame are undefiled,
How can I keep from singing!
Lyrics: Anonymous