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Saturday 18th January 2025

“So Joseph sent his brothers off, and as they left, he called after them, “Don’t quarrel about all this along the way!” 25 And they left Egypt and returned to their father, Jacob, in the land of Canaan. 26 “Joseph is still alive!” they told him. “And he is governor of all the land of Egypt!” Jacob was stunned at the news—he couldn’t believe it. 27 But when they repeated to Jacob everything Joseph had told them, and when he saw the wagons Joseph had sent to carry him, their father’s spirits revived. 28 Then Jacob exclaimed, “It must be true! My son Joseph is alive! I must go and see him before I die.”” Genesis 45:24-28NLT

Our heavenly Father,

Bad news travels fast they say and it spreads quick! But good news reaches the places deep within us, and it changes us and it inspires us. It inspired the brothers to go home and tell their father Joseph was still alive. What news that was! I wonder if they left the details of how he ended up in Egypt unknown of if they confessed? Joseph told then to tell their father everything they had seen in Egypt not what they had done. (Genesis 45:13).

Sometimes we do not need to be beaten up about our mistakes, we know them very well and are sorry. But sometimes we do need to be reminded not to quarrel along the way! Your Son Jesus who walked among us knew all our weaknesses and failures. He was always reminding us to make peace with our brother or sister before worship (Matthew 5:23-24). To forgive others sin as we have been forgiven (Luke 11:4). A quarrel can be major of minor. The brothers could have argued about who was most guilty of getting rid of Joseph. But they all took part in the wrong. Even those who did nothing to save him.

No argument here Father, we need Your daily help. We are all guilty of sin. Holy Spirit guide us through the intricacies of today whether we are busy, resting or coping keep us in Your peace and not quarreling along the way.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Saturday 18th January 2025

Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin?
The blood of Jesus whispers peace within.

2 Peace, perfect peace, by thronging duties pressed?
To do the will of Jesus, this is rest.

3 Peace, perfect peace, with loved ones far away
In Jesus keeping we are safe, and they.

4 Peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown?
Jesus we know, and he is on the throne.

5 It is enough: earth’s struggles soon shall cease,
and Jesus call to heaven’s perfect peace.

Lyrics: Edward Henry Bickersteth

Friday 17th January 2025

“Joseph could stand it no longer. There were many people in the room, and he said to his attendants, “Out, all of you!” So he was alone with his brothers when he told them who he was. 2 Then he broke down and wept. He wept so loudly the Egyptians could hear him, and word of it quickly carried to Pharaoh’s palace. 3 “I am Joseph!” he said to his brothers. “Is my father still alive?” But his brothers were speechless! They were stunned to realize that Joseph was standing there in front of them. 4 “Please, come closer,” he said to them. So they came closer. And he said again, “I am Joseph, your brother, whom you sold into slavery in Egypt. 5 But don’t be upset, and don’t be angry with yourselves for selling me to this place. It was God who sent me here ahead of you to preserve your lives.” Genesis 45:1-5 NLT 

Father God,

After reading all the comings and goings, till Joseph got all the brothers to come to Egypt, I still shed a tear of joy at the reunion. And that Joseph is so overwhelmed with love and affection after all he has been through. To be able to now serve them and see His Father again. No malice at all.

I know sometimes I allow my earthly feelings to dampen my love for others. We are made weak and helpless sometimes by our emotions. And it is no use denying them! Father we are easily distracted and offended. Help us to put our feelings aside, like Joseph put the unnecessary people out of the room. The just confused and interfered with the reunion.

Help us come to You today and on Sunday’s to communion and worship with a heart to love and forgive as we remember Your shed blood and broken body. You know the things we need to forgive. It is not as easy to remove the memories. Help us to gently search and then allow You to cleanse our hearts (Psalm 51:10) and renew our minds (Romans 12:2). And praise You, God, from whom all blessings flow. Unforgiveness just eats away and harms us. You will be their judge and ours.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Friday 17th January 2024
There is a musical introduction – just let it settle you to pray this worship . . .


Holy Spirit, living breath of God
Breathe new life into my willing soul
Bring the presence of the risen Lord
To renew my heart and make me whole
Cause Your Word to come alive in me
Give me faith for what I cannot see
Give me passion for Your purity
Holy Spirit, breathe new life in me

Holy Spirit, come abide within
May Your joy be seen in all I do
Love enough to cover every sin
In each thought and deed and attitude
Kindness to the greatest and the least
Gentleness that sows the path of peace
Turn my strivings into works of grace
Breath of God, show Christ in all I do

Holy Spirit, from creation’s birth
Giving life to all that God has made
Show Your power once again on earth
Cause Your church to hunger for your ways
Let the fragrance of our prayers arise
Lead us on the road of sacrifice
That in unity the face of Christ
Will be clear for all the world to see

Lyrics: Keith Getty and Stuart Townend

Thursday 16th January 2025

“Pharaoh’s birthday came three days later, and he prepared a banquet for all his officials and staff. He summoned his chief cup-bearer and chief baker to join the other officials. 21 He then restored the chief cup-bearer to his former position, so he could again hand Pharaoh his cup. 22 But Pharaoh impaled the chief baker, just as Joseph had predicted when he interpreted his dream. 23 Pharaoh’s chief cup-bearer, however, forgot all about Joseph, never giving him another thought.” Genesis 40:20-23 NLT

“Finally, the king’s chief cup-bearer spoke up. “Today I have been reminded of my failure,” he told Pharaoh. 10 “Some time ago, you were angry with the chief baker and me, and you imprisoned us in the palace of the captain of the guard. 11 One night the chief baker and I each had a dream, and each dream had its own meaning. 12 There was a young Hebrew man with us in the prison who was a slave of the captain of the guard. We told him our dreams, and he told us what each of our dreams meant. 13 And everything happened just as he had predicted. I was restored to my position as cup-bearer, and the chief baker was executed and impaled on a pole.” Genesis 41:9-13

God of eternity,

Two years later (Genesis 41:1) is the ‘some time ago’ the cup bearer talks about! Joseph went on doing his best in the prison for 2 years, that is 730 days! It must have seemed like an eternity and have been a daily disappointment waiting and hoping. And the cup bearer was not relieved enough to remember Joseph or was he so relieved he didn’t want to risk mentioning another prisoner . . .

Joseph when he is remembered, not only gets all Pharaohs wise men and magicians off the hook, he is placed where he can fulfill his own calling. Lord we pray You would speak to us as clearly through dreams, through Your Word and by Your Spirit. So we can be where we can do good and serve You. Be patient in mundane times. Assure us as You did Joseph that You are with us even as we go through difficult times. Keep us patient when we seem to be going nowhere. And if all is quiet then like Joseph perhaps we are where we are meant to be for a couple of years! Thank You for being our guide and our redeemer.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen

Thursday 16th January 2025
John Bunyan experienced a profound conversion in his early adult years, which gave him a deep desire to preach the Gospel. Because he preached without a license from the Church of England, he spent 12 years in prison. Where he wrote Pilgrims Progress and this hymn. (12 years not 2!)

He who would val­iant be ’gainst all dis­as­ter,
Let him in con­stan­cy fol­low the Mas­ter.
There’s no dis­cour­age­ment shall make him once re­lent
His first avowed intent to be a pil­grim.

Who so be­set him round with dis­mal sto­ries
Do but them­selves con­found—his strength the more is.
No foes shall stay his might; though he with gi­ants fight,
He will make good his right to be a pil­grim.

Since, Lord, Thou dost de­fend us with Thy Spir­it,
We know we at the end, shall life in­herit.
Then fan­cies flee away! I’ll fear not what men say,
I’ll la­bour night and day to be a pil­grim.

Lyrics: John Bunyan (Original)
alternate lyrics, modified by Percy Dearmer in 1906