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Monday 10th March 2025

2 There was no water for the people to drink at that place, so they rebelled against Moses and Aaron. 3 The people blamed Moses and said, “If only we had died in the Lord’s presence with our brothers! 4 Why have you brought the congregation of the Lord’s people into this wilderness to die, along with all our livestock? 5 Why did you make us leave Egypt and bring us here to this terrible place? This land has no grain, no figs, no grapes, no pomegranates, and no water to drink!” 6 Moses and Aaron turned away from the people and went to the entrance of the Tabernacle, where they fell face down on the ground. Then the glorious presence of the Lord appeared to them, 7 and the Lord said to Moses, 8 “You and Aaron must take the staff and assemble the entire community. As the people watch, speak to the rock over there, and it will pour out its water. You will provide enough water from the rock to satisfy the whole community and their livestock.” Numbers 20:2-8 NLT

Lord God,

Same old same old. No figs, grapes and pomegranates – oh and by the way no water again Moses! Still blaming Moses. Its hard when You are blamed for something You have not done and have shown God’s faithfulness in the same situation before.. But Moses again seeks the Lord with Aaron. It is always easier to serve You with others Lord! Again You give Moses instructions but it has different detail. You show us we need to listen as You do not always answer the same way.

But when we read on Lord, we hear Moses has lost his patience. His words echo annoyance calling them outright rebels. He even complains about always having to find water. And forgetting Your instructions he does what worked last time. He does not speak to the rock he strikes it. And You, God honour Him and still give water. But Moses finds out his rebellion costs him. He will see the promised land, but not enter it (Numbers 10:12).

Later, You, God showed us the power of Your Word. The Word that would become flesh and be our living water (John 7:37-39). Our water from You, our God, the Rock. And we see Your mercy as we see Moses standing with Jesus on the Mount of transfiguration (Matthew 17:3). Looking forward to what Jesus would do to provide a way to You and the eternal promised land. You will have mercy where You will have mercy (Exodus 33:19, Romans 9:15).

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Monday 10th March 2025

There’s a wideness in God’s mercy
that is wider than the greatest sea;
and so I know-it covers even me.
There’s a depth to his compassion
that is deeper than I’ll understand;
and so my life is safe within his hands.

His love is deep enough for me,
to cause these blinded eyes to see,
to set this lowly captive free from sin.
His grace is flowing from above,
reflected in the Saviour’s love-
O precious Father, help me take it in.

Lyrics: Geoff Baker
From the CD: Spring Harvest, Take Off Your Shoes, ICC.


Sunday 9th March 2025

“Then the Lord said to Moses, 2 “Tell the people of Israel to bring you twelve wooden staffs, one from each leader of Israel’s ancestral tribes, and inscribe each leader’s name on his staff. 3 Inscribe Aaron’s name on the staff of the tribe of Levi, for there must be one staff for the leader of each ancestral tribe. 4 Place these staffs in the Tabernacle in front of the Ark containing the tablets of the Covenant, where I meet with you. 5 Buds will sprout on the staff belonging to the man I choose. Then I will finally put an end to the people’s murmuring and complaining against you.” 6 So Moses gave the instructions to the people of Israel, and each of the twelve tribal leaders, including Aaron, brought Moses a staff. 7 Moses placed the staffs in the Lord’s presence in the Tabernacle of the Covenant. 8 When he went into the Tabernacle of the Covenant the next day, he found that Aaron’s staff, representing the tribe of Levi, had sprouted, budded, blossomed, and produced ripe almonds!” Numbers 17:1-8 NLT

Lord of the last word,

I love that You stood up not just for the down trodden, derided Aaron but for Your own name. This time not with fire or judgement but with growth and life where You speak it. I can still remember reading this budding staff scripture for the first time, as a new believer, and being amazed. After all the judgement and death You show Your people that You will justify those who follow and serve You. They will not have it easy and Aaron surely did not. I am sure when Moses begged him to speak for him to Pharaoh he had no idea what it would lead to.

But there it was not only green shoots, buds, blossoms but actual ripe almonds. It is a miracle and I believe in miracles Lord. You are the one to instigate them and bring them to pass. I do not believe they ended. Sending Your Son was the greatest miracle ever. No, perhaps His resurrection from the dead was greater.

The budding staff gave Aaron, assurance, encouragement and confidence after all the jealousy and antagonism. Help us be assured, encouraged and confident today as we serve You in whatever we do. Thank You for the miracles that still happen in our world and our lives and most of all thank You for Jesus. You will always have the last word.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Sunday 9th March 2025

You are here, You’re moving in our midst
I worship You, I worship You
You are here, You’re working in this place
I worship You, I worship You

You are ,Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper
Light in the darkness, my God
That is who You are

You are here turning lives around
I worship You, I worship You
You are here, healing every heart
I worship You, I worship You

Chorus

That is who You are
That is who You are

Even when I don’t see it, You’re working
Even when I don’t feel it, You’re working
You never stop, You never stop working
You never stop, You never stop working

Chorus

That is who You are . . .

Lyrics: Osinachi Okoro

Saturday 8th March 2025

 “Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and certain Reubenites—Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth—became insolent 2 and rose up against Moses. With them were 250 Israelite men, well-known community leaders who had been appointed members of the council. 3 They came as a group to oppose Moses and Aaron and said to them, “You have gone too far! The whole community is holy, every one of them, and the Lord is with them. Why then do you set yourselves above the Lord’s assembly?” 4 When Moses heard this, he fell facedown.” Numbers 16:1-4
“ As soon as he finished saying all this, the ground under them split apart 32 and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and their households, and all those associated with Korah, together with their possessions. 33 They went down alive into the realm of the dead, with everything they owned; the earth closed over them, and they perished and were gone from the community. 34 At their cries, all the Israelites around them fled, shouting, “The earth is going to swallow us too! And fire came out from the Lord and consumed the 250 men who were offering the incense.” Numbers 16:31-34 NIV

Eternal God,

The book of numbers is distressing. Your people rebel, then they suffer and die. they disobey and they suffer and die. Here we see Korah jealous of Moses. Does he meet to talk about it. No he gathers a gang to support him. Moses he does not react but falls facedown. In despair, disappointment, humility? Then he challenges them. They are to take 250 incense censers and offer them to the Lord. Surely they remembered what happened to Nadab and Abihu (Leviticus 10:1-7). Well they went in when they shouldn’t have, with incense, and came out all right . . . till the fire came.

There are those who will not believe in God, those who will not submit to God and those who wrestle with His teaching. It brings me back to You, the God of choices, yes but with eternal consequences. I do not want to believe in hell but the Bible teaches me otherwise. In the context of the whole Bible there has to be judgement. Without it there would have been no need for Jesus to come and die to save us from it. I would not know the joy of forgiveness and the promise of heaven in Jesus.

We do not want to step away from those today who do not know You. They are our family and friends. So we fall to our knees and ask that You soften their hearts, open their eyes to see You and the choice to step away from death and whatever is beyond and know Your future and eternal life.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Saturday 8th March 2025
Looking, I could not find many hymns today that mention hell, so here we are with the very well known hymn whose last verse does.

Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah,
Pilgrim through this barren land.
I am weak, but Thou art mighty;
Hold me with Thy powerful hand.
Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven
Feed me now and evermore;
Feed me now and evermore.

Open now the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing waters flow;
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through.
Strong Deliverer, Strong deliverer
Be Thou still my Strength and Shield.
Be Thou still my Strength and Shield.

When I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside;
Death of death, and hell’s destruction,
Land me safe on Canaan’s side.
Songs of praises, Songs of praises,
I will ever give to Thee, I will ever give to Thee.

Repeat last verse.

Lyrics: William Williams.
Translated from Welsh by Richard Williams.