Daily Scripture: Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. He committed no sin, no guile was found on his lips, when he was reviled, he did not revile in turn. (I Peter 2.21-2)Daily Reflection:Self-defence is natural reaction under attack. Jesus was not always silent in the face of opposition, nor did he duck from his accusers. But he set an historic example of how we should not ‘give as good as we get’, and how not to allow ourselves to fall to the temptation to hit back. “Two wrongs don’t make a right”. David Harmsworth
Daily ScriptureSo Jesus asked the twelve, ‘Do you also wish to go away?’ Simon Peter answered him, ‘Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.’ (John 6:67-69)Daily ReflectionThings are evidently getting tough for those following Jesus; many are finding it too tough and decide to leave, to go back to an easier way of life. Jesus asks the disciples if they want to leave too.There are two things going on in these short verses, which apply to us too. Firstly, we can either accept or reject Jesus for who he is, as he asks us the same question. Secondly, in Peter’s response, he speaks honest words for all of us: “To whom can we go?” There is no other way!…..You have the words of eternal life. When I meet with baptism or wedding couples, I often put to them the simple question: “Do you believe that there is God?” Either God exists or he doesn’t. Either Jesus exists or he doesn’t. Where do you stand today? Revd David
Revd Ylva has put together a series looking at some of the meditations of Julian of Norwich. Each meditative session is expected to last about 30-40 minutes. Please join us at 7:30pm via Zoom (cut and paste the link above). All are welcome. The material for tonight is here as a pdf. Please click to download.
Daily Scripture:The Lord the most mighty God has spoken and called the world from the rising of the sun to its setting Scripture (Psalm 50 v 1)Daily Reflection:What a powerful verse of scripture! If I think of the strongest person I know... God is stronger. If I think of the most intelligent person I know...God is wiser. If I think of the kindest person I know....God is the fulfilment of love and kindness. What is more amazing about this verse is that God is “calling” the world - that’s you and me, into a relationship with Him. He will keep calling all the days of your life, hoping that one day you might acknowledge Him as your father, creator and Saviour. He, who can do immeasurably more than you can even think or imagine, wants to be your friend. How wonderful is that! He “holds the whole world in His hands” as the children’s hymn says, from the rising of the sun to its setting. Vicki Young
