D L Moody once said, “This is the test as to your being a true child of God – whether you love and feed upon the Word of God.” Would you pass this test with flying colours? If not, why not?

Having a bad day? Then sit down, have a cup of tea and remind yourself that Jesus not only died but rose again. He has defeated sin, Satan and death and now reigns victorious in heaven. Not only that, He has prepared a place for you – so banish the blues and let’s celebrate with a biscuit or two!

Pray this weekend that God will give ears to hear His word, and that you will also have the grace to respond in obedience.

Billy Graham once said, “As Christians, we have only one authority, one compass: the Word of God.” So this week, and every week, make sure you spend your time reading what the Bible says, rather than what man says about the Bible.

“The second coming of Christ will be so revolutionary that it will change every aspect of life on this planet. Christ will reign in righteousness. Disease will be arrested. Death will be modified. War will be abolished. Nature will be changed. Man will live as it was originally intended he should live.” – Billy Graham.

A call to action form D L Moody -“This lost world will never be reached and brought back to loyalty to God, until the children of God wake up to the fact that they have a mission in the world. If we are true Christians we should all be missionaries.”

“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” (Isaiah 30:21)

As we look forward to a new year, don’t be surprised at the unexpected. After all, “Our God is the God of the unexpected. A few things could be more unexpected than the King of heaven being born in a stable.” — Bill Crowder

As we move into our Christmas programmes, why not think about this quote by William Parks, “Christmas is not just a day, an event to be observed and speedily forgotten. It is a spirit which should permeate every part of our lives.”

A Christian message to share with your friends and neighbours. “Christ didn’t only come into the world that first Christmas night in Bethlehem, but He wants to come into our lives today, and every day of the year” (Billy Graham).