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
Daily Scripture 6 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.37 Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven; 38 give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back.’ (Luke 6:36-38)Daily ReflectionNone of us is perfect. In fact, most of us are far from perfect. We try to do the right thing, to be the right kind of person, but so often we fail. This is not something that we find very comfortable to admit, even to ourselves. Then it is so much easier to look at the faults of others. Where we are only too happy to let our own wrongs pass with a shrug of the shoulders and an “Oops!”, we like to notice and point out whatever mistake our neighbour has committed. In fact, it makes us feel better about our own shortcomings, or so we seem to think. This is not how things work in God’s economy. Mercy is one of God’s defining qualities. God goes over and beyond to reach out to us, to meet us more than halfway with his forgiveness. The least we can do in response, is pass this precious gift on to our neighbour, forgiving as we have been forgiven.Revd Ylva
