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Thursday 25th June 2026

“Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned two years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Meshullemeth the daughter of Haruz of Jotbah. 20 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, as his father Manasseh had done. 21 So he walked in all the ways that his father had walked; and he served the idols that his father had served, and worshiped them. 22 He forsook the Lord God of his fathers, and did not walk in the way of the Lord. 23 Then the servants of Amon conspired against him, and killed the king in his own house. 24 But the people of the land executed all those who had conspired against King Amon. Then the people of the land made his son Josiah king in his place.” 2 Kings 21:19-24 NKJV

God of patience,

So maybe Manassa found peace with You God at the end of his life and reign. But his son Amon only managed 2 years of the throne. He forsook You God and walked according to those who had forsaken You previously and worshipped idols. And the Chroniclers have nothing to add.

Perhaps he was so bad that his own servants killed him in his own house! And then those who knew the culprits executed then for murder and the killing of a king. All told it was not good for anybody!

But it started me thinking that sometimes even though it is painful it is also helpful to know what others think of you. Would it surprise us? I never found evaluations at work easy when faced with my own weaknesses.It is always easier to notice good and bad in others! Would it shock us to know what those close to us really thought? I had a wonderful mentor who used to tell me three things I had done well or was good at and then one thing I could improve on. I valued him and learnt because I knew he told me for my own good.

When I look back I can see how You God have encouraged me and also warned me. Led me forward and sone times held me back and I am grateful. Your love shapes me with kindness, please do not stop.

In Jesus name we pray Amen.,

Worship Thursday 25th June 2026
Now there’s the challenge is he still changing me?

FROM glory to glory He’s changing me,
Changing me, changing me,
His likeness and image to perfect in me,
The love of God shown to the world.

For He’s changing, changing me
From earthly things to the heavenly,
His likeness and image to perfect in me,
The love of God shown to the world.

Lyrics: Alan Hall



Wednesday 24th June 2026

“The Lord spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they paid no attention. 11 So the Lord brought against them the army commanders of the king of Assyria, who took Manasseh prisoner, put a hook in his nose, bound him with bronze shackles and took him to Babylon. 12 In his distress he sought the favor of the Lord his God and humbled himself greatly before the God of his ancestors. 13 And when he prayed to him, the Lord was moved by his entreaty and listened to his plea; so he brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the Lord is God 14 Afterward he rebuilt the outer wall of the City of David, west of the Gihon spring in the valley, as far as the entrance of the Fish Gate and encircling the hill of Ophel; he also made it much higher. He stationed military commanders in all the fortified cities in Judah 15 He got rid of the foreign gods and removed the image from the temple of the Lord, as well as all the altars he had built on the temple hill and in Jerusalem; and he threw them out of the city. 16 Then he restored the altar of the Lord and sacrificed fellowship offerings and thank offerings on it, and told Judah to serve the Lord, the God of Israel. 17 The people, however, continued to sacrifice at the high places, but only to the Lord their God.” 2 Chronicles 33:10-17 NKJV

Lord God,

It would be easy to leave the history of Manassa as read in 2 KIngs but it would leave us without the full picture of him and more than that a true picture of You. In 2 Chronicles we read that he was a very bad king and he continued to dismiss and ignore You. You, God allowed his enemies to humiliate him and take him away captive like a subdued oxen.

But as often happens when we are in trouble or distress we turn to You. And he turned with a humble heart. While everything was going his way he did not think of You God. Bt You responded to his prayer because You promised You would (2 Chronicles 7:14).

We need to remember that God forgives. Not just a bit, not just what we can remember – but all that has gone before. And the freedom and forgiveness we receive lie Manassa is not measured by how sinful we have been. I am so grateful that the writer of the Chronicles made note of this change of heart. Even if it was only when he was older and in great suffering and trouble. We have a God who does not leave us or cease wating to save and bless us. He does not leave us to our own devices ever.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Wednesday 24th June 2026

Wonderful grace that gives what I don’t deserve,
pays me what Christ has earned then lets me go free.
Wonderful grace that gives me the time to change,
washes away the stains that once covered me.

And all that I have I lay at the feet
of the wonderful Saviour who loves me.

Wonderful love that held in the face of death,
breathed in its final breath forgiveness for me.
Wonderful love whose power can break every chain
giving us life again setting us free.

And all that I have I lay at the feet
of the wonderful Saviour who loves me.

Lyrics: John Pantry


Tuesday 23rd June 2026

“Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years. His mother’s name was Hephzibah. 2 He did evil in the eyes of the Lord, following the detestable practices of the nations the Lord had driven out before the Israelites.” 2 Kings 21:1-2 NKJV

“The Lord said through his servants the prophets: 11 “Manasseh king of Judah has committed these detestable sins. He has done more evil than the Amorites who preceded him and has led Judah into sin with his idols. 12 Therefore this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: I am going to bring such disaster on Jerusalem and Judah that the ears of everyone who hears of it will tingle. 13 I will stretch out over Jerusalem the measuring line used against Samaria and the plumb line used against the house of Ahab. I will wipe out Jerusalem as one wipes a dish, wiping it and turning it upside down. 14 I will forsake the remnant of my inheritance and give them into the hands of enemies. They will be looted and plundered by all their enemies; 15 they have done evil in my eyes and have aroused my anger from the day their ancestors came out of Egypt until this day.” 2 Kings 21:10-15 NKJV

Lord of heaven and earth,

The people of Judah are certainly in for some of the promises of God. But not the ones for keeping the covenant. The ones for breaking it constantly and with purpose. This was no accidental slip say God’s Your prophets. Manassa and Judah have continually tested Your patience Lord, but now this is a step too far. Jerusalem will be wiped out, forsaken, looted and plundered. It will become a godless place of disaster.

Sin and its judgement. We like to concentrate on the deliverance from sin in church. Telling people about Your deep, wide, high all encompassing love God. How You sent Jesus to deliver us. We do not very often talk about Hell, the godless place for those who do not trust in Your Son. Godless and loveless. We cannot know what a person goes through in those last moments before they die. Do they meet with You and have a last chance to repent?

Sometimes it is good to remind ourselves of the choice at the cross. To enter death with Jesus and find life or to choose endless death without God or fellowship or love. Jesus spoke about outer darkness and gnashing of teeth (Matthew 22:13). We cannot nice hell away. Knowing Jesus, and what we are saved from, that keeps us witnessing. As I grow older this also is a reason to be grateful, in anticipation.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Tuesday 23rd June 2026
A somber song but I like it and the lyrics are from many portions of scripture: Ephesians, Isaiah, Psalms, 2 Peter, 2 Timothy . . .

For our God spared not the angels
When they sinned and fell astray,
Bound for hell and chains of darkness
To their doom on Judgment Day        
There the fire is everlasting
And the worm will never die
There the smoke goes up forever
From their torment, day and night

Fear not them who kill the body
But can never kill the soul
Fear the One who can destroy you
Soul and body both in hell
In a lake of fire and weeping
Where the cursed have sealed their fate
Beyond all imagination
Vengeance from the Lord awaits

We were dead in our transgressions
Children of the wrath of God
But the Father, rich in mercy
Gave His Son to shed His blood
Praise the God of our salvation
For His love which took our place
Sinner, tremble and adore Him
Who has saved you by His grace

Lyrics: Abe & Liza Philip
https://songsfromscripture.com/for-our-god-spared-not-the-angels