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Thursday 15th January 2026

“There was a famine in the land, besides the first famine that was in the days of Abraham. And Isaac went to Abimelech king of the Philistines, in Gerar.2 Then the Lord appeared to him and said: “Do not go down to Egypt; live in the land of which I shall tell you. 3 Dwell in this land, and I will be with you and bless you; for to you and your descendants I give all these lands, and I will perform the oath which I swore to Abraham your father. 4 And I will make your descendants multiply as the stars of heaven; I will give to your descendants all these lands; and in your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed; 5 because Abraham obeyed My voice and kept My charge, My commandments, My statutes, and My laws.” 6 So Isaac dwelt in Gerar. 7 And the men of the place asked about his wife. And he said, “She is my sister”; for he was afraid to say, “She is my wife,” because he thought, “lest the men of the place kill me for Rebekah, because she is beautiful to behold.” Genesis 26:1-7 NKJV

Lord God,

Same old, same old. Different place, different generation. A lie done, as he thought, to protect his wife. Just as his father Abraham had done. (Genesis 20:2,4 and 11.) Fear? There are times when I have been tempted to lie – not big lies. Or are there big lies and little lies? Or is it about the size of the consequences? What about fibs? No a lie is a lie and comes from the father of lies..

There are times I have fibbed, lied, stretched the truth . . . When asked about my opinion and I have known they really did not want it. Or is that just withholding what I think? I have answered with truth and hurt peoples feelings. Paul says whatever things are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. (Philippians 4:8) This should direct my thinking before I speak! But what about the times I am put on the spot?

Lord help me direct my mind before my mouth rushes in without thinking. Help me to be honest, and maybe stay silent when it is not necessary and will hurt someone. Let me not stretch the truth or tell even the smallest lie to try and protect myself. Help me to trust You.

In Jesus name I pray, Amen

Worship Thursday 15th January 2026

Psalm 32:7 Joel 3:10

You are my hiding place
You always fill my heart
With songs of deliverance
Whenever I am afraid
I will trust in You

I will trust in You
Let the weak say
I am strong
In the strength of the Lord

Lyrics: Selah

Wednesday 14th January 2026

“This is the genealogy of Isaac, Abraham’s son. Abraham begot Isaac. 20 Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah as wife, the daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Padan Aram, the sister of Laban the Syrian. 21 Now Isaac pleaded with the Lord for his wife, because she was barren; and the Lord granted his plea, and Rebekah his wife conceived. 22 But the children struggled together within her; and she said, “If all is well, why am I like this?” So she went to inquire of the Lord. 23 And the Lord said to her: “Two nations are in your womb, Two peoples shall be separated from your body; One people shall be stronger than the other, And the older shall serve the younger.” 24 So when her days were fulfilled for her to give birth, indeed there were twins in her womb. 25 And the first came out red. He was like a hairy garment all over; so they called his name Esau. 26 Afterward his brother came out, and his hand took hold of Esau’s heel; so his name was called Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when she bore them.” Genesis 25:19-26 NKJV

God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob,

And Esau. Isaac prayed for Rebekah and he got more than he bargain for! But You are a generous God. Two at once. But so different. One the outdoorsy type and the other one a thinker and indoor man. And who is to say which is right or wrong. But it is our character and heart that God looks upon. One disrespectful of his inheritance and one a scheming liar! So who would we choose? William Booth always told his soldiers to go for sinners and go for the worst. Why? I think because they knew they where sinners and would respond to the Saviours forgiveness.

You God, see what we can become and see where are hearts can be touched. Whether we respond is up to us. Jacob would respond to You. And Esau would go on to marry unsuitable wives and continue to cause mayhem. Jacob went on his own journey of faith. How can we ever thank You for seeing the potential in us. Our willingness to see we are sinners in need of Your Son’s love. Keep us living each step of the journey with You, Lord.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen

Worship Wednesday 15th January 2026

I could not do without thee,
O Saviour of the lost,
whose precious blood redeemed me
at such tremendous cost;
thy righteousness, thy pardon,
thy precious blood, must be
my only hope and comfort,
my glory and my plea.

I could not do without thee,
I cannot stand alone,
I have no strength or goodness,
no wisdom of my own;
but thou, belovèd Saviour,
art all in all to me,
and weakness will be power
if leaning hard on thee.

I could not do without thee,
O Jesus, Saviour dear;
e’en when my eyes are holden,
I know that thou art near;
how dreary and how lonely
this changeful life would be
without the sweet communion,
the secret rest with thee.

I could not do without thee;
no other friend can read
the spirit’s strange deep longings,
interpreting its need;
no human heart could enter
each dim recess of mine,
and soothe, and hush, and calm it,
O Blessèd Lord, but thine.

6 I could not do without thee,
for years are fleeting fast,
and soon in solemn loneness
the river must be passed;
but thou wilt never leave me,
and though the waves roll high,
I know thou wilt be near me,
and whisper, ‘It is I.’

Lyrics: Francis Ridley Havergal

Tuesday 13th January 2026

 “Now it came to pass after these things that it was told Abraham, saying, “Indeed Milcah also has borne children to your brother Nahor: 21 Huz his firstborn, Buz his brother, Kemuel the father of Aram, 22 Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.” 23 And Bethuel begot Rebekah. These eight Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham’s brother. 24 His concubine, whose name was Reumah, also bore Tebah, Gaham, Thahash, and Maachah.” Genesis 22:20-24 NKJV

“Now Abraham was old, well advanced in age; and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things. 2 So Abraham said to the oldest servant of his house, who ruled over all that he had, “Please, put your hand under my thigh, 3 and I will make you swear by the Lord, the God of heaven and the God of the earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell; 4 but you shall go to my country and to my family, and take a wife for my son Isaac.”” Genesis 24:1-4

Our Father,

Abraham has been tested by You, God on the mountain. Finding the sacrifice You provided rather than having to offer up his son. (Genesis 22). You would give Your own Son when the time was right as the atoning sacrifice for all. Abraham’s son would have a different future. Abraham had both wisdom and knowledge. Knowledge about his extended family and so wisdom to know where to look for a wife for his son. And we read Rebekah had been born and was growing up.

We see how Your plan comes together. Rebekah’s behaviour is exemplary. She shows respect, hospitality, and generosity. (Genesis 24:18-24) It has been no random finding of a nice girl for his son. Abraham tells us in Genesis 24:7 that he has asked God to send his angel before his servant to prepare everything. And You did.

Sometimes we think life is just random. But Your Word shows us differently. Even our birth was planned. For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” (Psalm 139:13-14). “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine.” (Isaiah 43:1) Each one of us is not a chance, mistake or random birth. But we are known, planned and loved by You. And we can search for Your wisdom and knowledge in Jesus.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Tuesday 13th January 2026

I’m in his hands, I’m in his hands;
Whate’er the future holds I’m in his hands,
The days I cannot see
Have all been planned for me;
His way is best, you see;
I’m in his hands.

Lyrics: Samuel Ditmer