"if he lose one". The loss was only temporary: all the shepherd's energy and resources were concentrated upon finding the lost lamb. In another Gospel Jesus prayed to His Father that none of those given to Him had been lost. So we see that the 'search and find' operations mounted for those that strayed had ... Read more

"Blessed be the Lord for evermore. Amen, and Amen". This is the exultant conclusion to a psalm of praise. It is a long psalm and covers much ground and concludes as though the Psalmist is saying that we should go on praising Him for ever. So we should! The praising heart has a contented life, ... Read more

"she stood in the doorway". Did this Shunammite woman fill the doorway, waiting to receive what she needed? Was she like Jacob who wrestled with the angel and at daybreak when the angel wanted to depart, would not let him go until he blessed him. She was a dominant character having got her husband to ... Read more

"I am the living bread which came down from heaven". The words of Jesus are more than food for thought, they are food for the hungry souls of men. In His parables we see the Creator taking objects from His creation to explain the truths of the Kingdom. Gaze at the miracles of Jesus and ... Read more

"don't show favouritism". A word of warning and encouragement. Favouritism comes in all shapes and guises. How easily we show it and receive it without noticing, but how quick we are to notice when others are involved or we are excluded. Favouritism shown to Joseph resulted in envy and jealousy amongst his brothers. Favouritism sought ... Read more

"a well-to-do woman". Elisha was a frequent and welcome guest, so much so that this lady had a room specially made for him as his own, whenever he came by. Her hospitality and generosity is an example to us all. Yet there is much more to this lady. As her story unfolds we see a ... Read more

"the other disciples came in a little ship". A triple denial, remorseful weeping and subsequent restoration had not altered Peter's position as leader. But the other disciples performed an important, albeit less spectacular role. This describes the lot of most of us. Yet dragging the net to land full of fishes was very important. Your ... Read more

"his going forth is sure as the dawn". The Lord is ready for the new day before you are. He knows just what the day holds for you before dawn breaks or ever you are roused from your night's rest. He ensures that the sun that floods the other side of the earth will soon ... Read more

"Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you". King David sat meditating in his palace. He mused upon God's goodness to him and as he looked around the cedar panelling, he recalled the sheep-fold that had been his home in his earlier years. Then the idea struck him to build a ... Read more

"Hallelujah". The note of praise that is heard when we see the Lord high and exalted upon the Throne. The word that escapes our lips as we experience the saving, cleansing, keeping power of the Lord Jesus. It is the blessed refrain of those who ask in faith for the good gifts that a loving ... Read more