Palm Sunday, a day of great significance in the world and the church, for we celebrate the triumphant arrival of Christ in to Jerusalem, and the beginning of the Passion Week, which culminates in His crucifixion and resurrection. It is a day that helps remind us of His return, and perhaps even its timing. So … More Palm Sunday..will we heed its warning?
“Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth … More The Coming
For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works. Assuredly, I say to you, there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.”Now after six days … More This is My Beloved Son
Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; Let the sea roar, and all its fullness; Let the field be joyful, and all that is in it. Then all the trees of the woods will rejoicebefore the LORD.For He is coming, for He is coming to judge the earth. He shall judge the … More Rejoice
For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and … More Unto us a Child was born
As we look on the world today, it is easy to reflect on perhaps simpler days, and wonder what has happened to make our world so frail, and even fractured. For many Christians, particularly in the west, we weep as we see the degradation of societal values, effectively denouncing the hundreds (even thousands of years) … More Advent II – Day 26 (It is time)
The beauty of the city is hard to explain. The colours brighter than we have ever seen, the foundations of precious stones exude a rainbow-like aura from beneath, and the Light, He shines with great brightness making everything seem alive, with a brilliance that is like the dawning sun, with all things glimmering as the … More Advent II – Day 25 (Pure Water)
Finally, it is done! The Bridegroom rejoices, and His patience is rewarded. For the perfection of His Bride is made complete, as Almighty God completes the work that no human effort could achieve. The perfect union made possible by the holy sacrifice of the Lamb of God, and the cleansing and power of the Holy … More Advent II – Day 24 (The New Bride)
Watching on, that faithful prophet Daniel foresaw this amazing event, as the Lord, the Ancient of Days, prepares to be seated on earth as He is in heaven, and thrones are put in place for His kings to ascend. The Messiah, the King of kings choosing those who will rule with Him on earth. A … More Advent II – Day 23 (Thrones)
God is love[1], it is He that defines love. His love is pure and perfect, full of life, not bounded by man’s understanding, and yet in Christ, and through His word, the Lord gave us His definition, and showed us its way. This love only comes to us by His Spirit, grows in His abiding … More Advent II – Day 21 (The separation)
