"you have kept the good wine until now". These words spoken by the master of the wedding feast accurately describe the experience of every disciple who walks close beside His ... Read more

"But the thing that David had done displeased the Lord". David no doubt thought he had sewn up the matter. The whole thing was over as far as he was ... Read more

"The Lord is righteous in all his ways". Recognising this truth enables us to accept and thank Him for all He sends and the way He leads. We cannot see ... Read more

"Enter by the narrow gate". Those seeking the way into the kingdom of heaven make a big mistake when they look for massive pearly gates. These are reserved to hang ... Read more

"Set your house in order". It is surprising how quickly things get untidy and out of place. The more there is going on, the more one needs to ensure that ... Read more

"they marvelled at his answer". Elsewhere we read that the common people heard Jesus gladly. This contrasted with the leaders of the Jews who criticised and found fault. While the ... Read more

"the son of Pharaoh's daughter". It would have been all so easy. Still in contact with his mother who had been deputed to be his nurse, but brought up in ... Read more

"shall be saved". Call upon the name of the Lord - in faith, of course, otherwise it is not a sincere call - and you will be saved. It is ... Read more

"And the Lord preserved David whithersoever he went". King David's life was a busy one. In an age that in many respects is far removed from ours, he busied himself ... Read more

"Your word, Lord, is eternal". God's Word is eternal - not the pages of the Bible, but the revealed counsel and plan of God found in the Bible and conveyed ... Read more