Food for thought, “The kingdom of heaven is worth infinitely more than the cost of discipleship, and those who know where the treasure lies joyfully abandon everything else to secure it” (D. A. Carson).

Here is a quote from D L Moody, “The work of the Spirit is to impart life, to implant hope, to give liberty, to testify of Christ, to guide us into all truth, to teach us all things, to comfort the believer, and to convict the world of sin.” I think we can all agree that we all need more of the Holy Spirit in our lives if we are to fulfil our calling as God’s people.

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