Tag: Eagles wings

Wednesday 2nd July 2025

 “But when Elisha, the man of God, heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes in dismay, he sent this message to him: “Why are you so upset? Send Naaman to me, and he will learn that there is a true prophet here in Israel.” 9 So Naaman went with his horses and chariots and waited at the door of Elisha’s house. 10 But Elisha sent a messenger out to him with this message: “Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan River. Then your skin will be restored, and you will be healed of your leprosy.”

11 But Naaman became angry and stalked away. “I thought he would certainly come out to meet me!” he said. “I expected him to wave his hand over the leprosy and call on the name of the Lord his God and heal me! 12 Aren’t the rivers of Damascus, the Abana and the Pharpar, better than any of the rivers of Israel? Why shouldn’t I wash in them and be healed?” So Naaman turned and went away in a rage. 13 But his officers tried to reason with him and said, “Sir, if the prophet had told you to do something very difficult, wouldn’t you have done it? So you should certainly obey him when he says simply, ‘Go and wash and be cured!’” 14 So Naaman went down to the Jordan River and dipped himself seven times, as the man of God had instructed him. And his skin became as healthy as the skin of a young child, and he was healed!” 2 Kings 5:8-14 NLT

Father of all knowledge and understanding,

The King learned that even a King is just a man in need of God. Elisha learned to hear what You wanted to do in the situation – for good. Naaman learned that pride can stop you from receiving from God but that humility has great reward. His men were willing to give You God the opportunity. And also that You do what You say You will do. And Gehazi unfortunately learnt that greed can make you sick (2 Kings 5:20-26).

And who began this miracle? “At this time Aramean raiders had invaded the land of Israel, and among their captives was a young girl who had been given to Naaman’s wife as a maid.  One day the girl said to her mistress, “I wish my master would go to see the prophet in Samaria. He would heal him of his leprosy.” (2 Kings 5:2,3). A nameless young girl who kept her faith in very difficult circumstances far from home and family.

Keep us humble, knowing we are reliant on You. To be encouragers and content with where You have placed us. And most of all, help us to look for You expectantly in those impossible and difficult situations.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Two worship songs one thoughtful and one energetic commitment below . . .

Here I am waiting, abide in me I pray
Here I am longing for You
Hide me in Your love
Bring me to my knees
May I know Jesus more and more

Come live in me, all my life take over
Come breathe in me, and I will rise
On eagles wings

Lyrics: Reuben Timothy Morgan

Friday 20th December 2024

“Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus to register all the empire for taxes. This was the first registration, taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria. Everyone went to his own town to be registered. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family line of David. He went to be registered with Mary, who was promised in marriage to him, and who was expecting a child.“ Luke 2:1-5
“Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the Lord!” Psalm 27:14 NKJV

God of love,

As I look back over this year, I see how patient You have been with me. I cannot thank You enough for the times You have restored my peace, encouraged me, and forgiven and washed me as if I had never sinned. As I look back to the year of Your birth, that first Christmas, I see Your eternal patience at bringing it to pass. And Your patience in waiting to fulfil Your promise that Jesus will come back again. At the right time.

The Christian church chose 25th December to celebrate Your birth. Whatever the date, Mary and Joseph had to be patient. A baby chooses when to be born! They must have been nervous and a little afraid? First child, a very unhygienic environment and no women to help with the birth?

We have times of waiting for something. Whether for warmer weather, a change in our circumstances, healing, appointments, deliveries? The list is endless. We praise You as we wait for You to come again, whenever that will be. Because we know the whole story. How Jesus was born at the right time, loved those who rejected Him, loved those not born yet and went to the cross for our sin. Help us to daily to wait patiently on Your timing and trust You every step of the way.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Suggestions for prayer . . .
God of patience,

For our family, friends, neighbours, those we promised to pray for.
For our Christian family. Christmas services and meals planned.
For our king and His family and all those in authority (1 Timothy 2:2).
For our Government and for peace in our nation in this season.
For Ukraine and Russia. A miraculous end to war.
For Sudan to get a stable good Government, all areas of conflict in the Middle East to know peace.
For those planning or making journeys for Christmas to see family or friends.
For those waiting for hospital and doctors appointments or results.
For us to know Your patience. Patience – that strengthens our hearts and enables us to stop and count our blessings.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Friday 20th December 2024

Come live in me all my life, take over
Come breathe in me, I will rise on eagle’s wings
Come live in me all my life, take over
Come breathe in me, I will rise on eagle’s wings

Here I am waiting, abide in me, I pray
Here I am longing for You
Hide me in Your love, bring me to my knees
May I know Jesus more and more

Repeat

Reuben Morgan
CD: By Your Side, Hillsong Music Australia.

(Isaiah 40:31) “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up on wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint..”

Wednesday 11th September 2024

“Who has measured out the waters in the hollow of his hand, or carefully measured the sky, or carefully weighed the soil of the earth, or weighed the mountains in a balance, or the hills on scales? 13 Who comprehends the mind of the Lord, or gives him instruction as his counsellor?
14 From whom does he receive directions? Who teaches him the correct way to do things, or imparts knowledge to him, or instructs him in skilful design? 15 Look, the nations are like a drop in a bucket; they are regarded as dust on the scales.” Isaiah 40:12-15

Lord God,

Your people were having it rough. Many of the leaders had been exiled by the Babylonians and the rest are struggling to eke out a living. We have lived through a pandemic, conflict around the world, times of civil unrest and violence. Refugees live here who cannot return home. We too need Isaiah to remind us God has not changed or gone away.

I love the saying: like a drop in the bucket! Isaiah’s vivid imagery of one drop of water in a bucket full instantly gives perspective. He is asking us to get our perspective right. You are a God who has measured the sky – the heavens – the universe, easily. Who knows everything, is everywhere and is all powerful. Our nations are just like a tiny drop in a bucket when measured against the universe.

Isaiah finishes the chapter by reminding us of Your nature. You are eternal, Creator of the whole universe and earth. You never tire or grow weary, have limitless wisdom. You give strength to the tired and powerless. You uphold everything. And amidst all the trauma You care for us. And those who wait for Your help will find renewed strength to rise, run and walk as if on eagles’ wings (Isaiah 40:28-31). Nations are like a drop in the bucket, yes, but You know the intimacies of every single drop. Every nation. You are in the detail. Yes, and You know each person, even the hairs on our head (Matthew 10:30). And You invested life in us through Jesus.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Suggestions for prayer . . .
God of the Universe,

For our close family.
For our extended family, friends, neighbours.
For our fellowship, ministers and congregations. Churches where the flame needs rekindling.
For all the Paralympians, family and coaches and those supporting.
For our king and all those in authority (1 Timothy 2:2). For their family relationships..
For Ukraine. You, God, bring an end to war not by violence.
For Gaza, all the Middle East. Step into the midst with Your peace. A miracle to overcome hatred.
For each new life born today that they will grow and meet You.
For our neighbourhood, families, single people, schools, dentists, doctors, shops . . .
For those already worried about the coming winter.
For carers, home helps, district nurses and support charities.
For us and those we care for to know bucketful’s of Your blessings today.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Wednesday 11th September 2024

Here I am waiting, abide in me, I pray
Here I am longing for You
Hide me in Your love, bring me to my knees
May I know Jesus more and more

Come live in me all my life, take over
Come breathe in me, I will rise on eagle’s wings
Come live in me all my life, take over
Come breathe in me, I will rise on eagle’s wings

Here I am waiting, abide in me, I pray
Here I am longing for You
Hide me in Your love, bring me to my knees
May I know Jesus more and more

Come live in me all my life, take over
Come breathe in me, I will rise on eagle’s wings
Come live in me all my life, take over
Come breathe in me, I will rise on eagle’s wings

I will rise on eagle’s wings, I will rise on eagle’s wings

Lyrics: Reuben Morgan