“Go, stand and speak … all the words of this life” [Acts 5:20]
"Go, stand and speak … all the words of this life". So commissioned the angel who opened the prison to release Peter. That night in prison did Peter good. It ... Read more
"Go, stand and speak … all the words of this life". So commissioned the angel who opened the prison to release Peter. That night in prison did Peter good. It ... Read more
"And I say unto you, Ask and it shall be given you". This promise of Jesus was given after Jesus had related the parable of the 'Friend at midnight'. Strength ... Read more
"Why do you say … 'My way is hidden from the Lord' ". Isaiah answers this question for all who cannot or will not believe God is at work in ... Read more
"As for God, his way is perfect". In whatever man says or does there will be a flaw, it will not be perfect; some aspect or fact of it will ... Read more
"workers together with him". God could manage without us but chose not to do so! He could have saved those He had chosen and placed them safely in His display ... Read more
"how can we know the way? ". More than just listening to the words of Jesus, we need the illumination of the Holy Spirit upon the words. Thomas lacked this. ... Read more
"The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul". This is especially so when it is a noble desire. There is no satisfaction like the job well done. God's plan extends ... Read more
"if this come to the governor's ears". Did the chief priests and elders really think the Resurrection could be kept secret? The tale about 'stolen while the guards slept' must ... Read more
"a God full of compassion, and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in mercy and truth". A poor soul indeed that cannot find help here! Compassion looks upon us with an appreciation ... Read more
"no room left". It was worth going to hear Jesus and they did so until the house was full. "No room" happened then because the words of Jesus were localised ... Read more