Exodus
My favourite story was when God rescued the Israelites from Egypt because it shows that God will do anything to rescue His people.
Friday, 27 February 2009
Thursday, 26 February 2009
Lin Wood
Psalm 46:10
"Be still and know that I am God"
My favourite is very short: because I am always rushing around and trying to solve everything myself when I suddenly stop and think "where is God in this situation?", and then He answers me.
"Be still and know that I am God"
My favourite is very short: because I am always rushing around and trying to solve everything myself when I suddenly stop and think "where is God in this situation?", and then He answers me.
Wednesday, 25 February 2009
Rachel Pinder
Micah 6:8
He has showed you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you, but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
This is one of my favourite Bible passages because it is utterly practical and it sums up how we should live our lives on a daily basis. I particularly like the reference to “kindness” (which is why I like this translation in the RSV) as this quality is often overlooked or denigrated, but may often involve just not just the big things but more especially the small simple acts which everyone can do.
The previous few verses explain that the people of Israel want to lives their lives rightly and to make atonement for their sins but cannot think of anything that is acceptable to God for payment for their sins. In that respect, we as Christians have a great advantage and know that Jesus has paid the price for us.
However, that does not remove from us the responsibility to live our lives as God wants us to. The passage from Micah is addressed to each of us as individuals (“O man” – or woman! – not “O nation” or whatever other group), and it is our individual responsibility to carry out these simple but profound steps in how we live our lives each day, which will then influence both us and our wider community.
That sounds a bit pompous I think. Sorry. I can only say that each day I try and each day I know I fail in some way– but I must keep on trying!
He has showed you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you, but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
This is one of my favourite Bible passages because it is utterly practical and it sums up how we should live our lives on a daily basis. I particularly like the reference to “kindness” (which is why I like this translation in the RSV) as this quality is often overlooked or denigrated, but may often involve just not just the big things but more especially the small simple acts which everyone can do.
The previous few verses explain that the people of Israel want to lives their lives rightly and to make atonement for their sins but cannot think of anything that is acceptable to God for payment for their sins. In that respect, we as Christians have a great advantage and know that Jesus has paid the price for us.
However, that does not remove from us the responsibility to live our lives as God wants us to. The passage from Micah is addressed to each of us as individuals (“O man” – or woman! – not “O nation” or whatever other group), and it is our individual responsibility to carry out these simple but profound steps in how we live our lives each day, which will then influence both us and our wider community.
That sounds a bit pompous I think. Sorry. I can only say that each day I try and each day I know I fail in some way– but I must keep on trying!
Tuesday, 24 February 2009
Yvonne Whatley
Isaiah 40:29-31
'He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; and they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not grow faint.'
This is my favourite passage at the moment. I always seem to come back to this when I have tried to cram too much into my day, and end up feeling tired and generally weary.
'He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; and they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not grow faint.'
This is my favourite passage at the moment. I always seem to come back to this when I have tried to cram too much into my day, and end up feeling tired and generally weary.
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