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Friday 28th March 2025

“But the children of Israel committed a trespass regarding the accursed things, for Achan the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed things; so the anger of the Lord burned against the children of Israel.” Joshua 7:1 NKJV

“You have heard that it was said to our people long ago, ‘When you make a vow, you must not break your promise. Keep the vows that you make to the Lord.’ ³⁴But I tell you, when you make a promise, don’t try to make it stronger with a vow. Don’t make a vow using the name of heaven, because heaven is God’s throne. ³⁵Don’t make a vow using the name of the earth, because the earth belongs to him. Don’t make a vow using the name of Jerusalem, because it also belongs to him, the great King. ³⁶And don’t even say that your own head is proof that you will keep your promise. You cannot make one hair on your head white or black. ³⁷Say only ‘yes’ if you mean ‘yes,’ and say only ‘no’ if you mean ‘no.’ If you say more than that, it is from the Evil One.” Matthew 5:33-36 NKJV

Lord ,

You keep Your promises and Your Word and history clearly proves it. The children of Israel had all promised not to take loot for themselves on this occasion. The promise was not to Joshua but through him to You Lord. A considered, agreed promise. And everyone else kept it bar one. The consequences were fatal for him and his family. All for one beautiful Babylonian garment, two hundred shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold weighing fifty shekels (Joshua 7:21). But it was not the things that mattered it was a matter of his honesty with You.

Lord I make promises. I have not really considered the consequences of not keeping them. Except perhaps where I have had to go and apologise that I cannot do something I promised to. Or cannot keep part of it. I have not really considered that I may have made promises to You I have forgotten all about. I am sorry. Thank You God, for Jesus. . . .

Help me consider what I promise and what I should not promise. What I can and may not be able to do honestly. Help me if I promise to pray for someone to do it immediately or make a note so I do not forget. And help me keep my conscience clear and my words honest. Help us fulfill what we can, as we can, to the best we can. And not promise where we may not be able to.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen

Worship Friday 28th March 2025

Keep me true, Lord Jesus, keep me true,
Keep me true, Lord Jesus, keep me true,
There’s a race that must be run,
There’s a vict’ry to be won,
Ev’ry hour by Thy pow’r keep me true.

Lyrics: Anonymous

Thursday 27th March 2025

“Now Jericho was securely shut up because of the children of Israel; none went out, and none came in. ²And the Lord said to Joshua: “See! I have given Jericho into your hand, its king, and the mighty men of valor. ³You shall march around the city, all you men of war; you shall go all around the city once. This you shall do six days. ⁴And seven priests shall bear seven trumpets of rams’ horns before the ark. But the seventh day you shall march around the city seven times, and the priests shall blow the trumpets. ⁵It shall come to pass, when they make a long blast with the ram’s horn, and when you hear the sound of the trumpet, that all the people shall shout with a great shout; then the wall of the city will fall down flat. And the people shall go up every man straight before him.”” Joshua 6:1-5 NKJV

God of Victory,

You said to Joshua. Lord, my Lord there are times I have prayed just tell me what to do. And I have been so busy asking I do not think I gave You any room to speak. Joshua had in chapter 5 gone alone to overlook Jericho and in his contemplation and silence You spoke personally to him. Perhaps the Commander of the Lord’s Army was none other than Jesus? (Joshua 5:15).

Help us at times just to step away and look at our situation from the side and give You opportunity to speak. Here we learn that the battle is not Joshua’s alone. It took everyone. Young and old. And it was only at Your leading and recognition and trust that You would do what was humanly not possible. And the walls fell down.

We are told we battle against principalities and powers. rulers of the darkness of this age and spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. (Ephesians 6:12). That is why You are our protective armour and strength against walls we cannot see. You can bring us victories if we work together in Your strength with Your guidance to pull down walls and not kill those behind but set them free in Jesus name.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Thursday 27th March 2025

In heavenly armour we’ll enter the land
The battle belongs to the Lord
No weapon that’s fashioned against us shall stand
The battle belongs to the Lord

We sing glory, honor
Power and strength to the Lord
We sing glory, honor
Power and strength to the Lord

When the power of darkness comes in like a flood
The battle belongs to the Lord
He’s raised up a standard, the power of His blood
The battle belongs to the Lord

Chorus

When your enemy presses in hard do not fear
The battle belongs to the Lord
Take courage my friend, your redemption is near
The battle belongs to the Lord

Chorus x 2

Lyrics: Jamie Owens-Collins

Wednesday 26th March 2025

“And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, a Man stood opposite him with His sword drawn in His hand. And Joshua went to Him and said to Him, “Are You for us or for our adversaries?” ¹⁴So He said, “No, but as Commander of the army of the Lord I have now come.” And Joshua fell on his face to the earth and worshiped, and said to Him, “What does my Lord say to His servant?”¹⁵Then the Commander of the Lord’s army said to Joshua, “Take your sandal off your foot, for the place where you stand is holy.” And Joshua did so.” Joshua 5:13-15 NKJV

Holy Lord,

Joshua had grown accustomed to hearing You God, being with Moses as he was mentored for leadership.. He had grown up knowing You God and intimately when Moses died. But this was a different moment. In the midst of his life and facing trouble he met with the Commander of the Lord’s army. Was this Jesus? And Joshua was commanded to take off his shoes. Moses received the same command when approaching the burning bush, a symbol of Your presence (Exodus 3:5). Both of them facing difficult, seemingly impossible situations!

For both of them it was a sign of humility, respect, their own unworthiness to take off their shoes and submit to You as God and Lord. Both their futures depended on their attitude to You God. Neither could know or do what You planned without letting go of their own ambitions and plans. They both took off their shoes and followed You. Amazing things happened.

I know that on occasions I need to be brought back to remember not only are You my friend (John 15:15), and You promised never to leave me, but You are also the King of Kings and my Lord. Keep me humble, respecting Your plans and submit to Your will. Not like a zombie or a rebellious child but out of love and fellowship. Even in difficult situations. Especially then.

Give us those times when we slip of our shoes and worship You..

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Wednesday 26th March 2025
Take 5 and slip off your shoes . . .

There comes a time in each believer′s life
When problems crowd around
In the darkness hands outstretched we wish to
touch you once again and all the joy that’s found . . .

“Slip off your shoes and leave your doubts outside
You won′t be using the walk of the world in His presence
You’ll only need your repentant heart”

Now it may seem funny but if you use the word too much
The meaning flies away
‘sorry′ doesn′t mean a lot unless you understand the cost
And how the price was paid

“Slip off your shoes and leave your doubts outside
You won’t be using the walk of the world in His presence
You′ll only need your repentant heart.
Come and sit by your Father’s side
Tell Him what′s on your heart
Give your worries to Him, every problem, every sin
And make a brand new – come on – make a brand new start…”

“Slip off your shoes and leave your doubts outside
You won’t be using the walk of the world in His presence
You′ll only need your repentant heart . . . that’s a start . . .
slip off your shoes…”

Lyrics: John Pantry