Don’t these few verses from Acts 2:38-41a (NIV) [excerpt from the verses set for reading and meditation], say a lot: “Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is [...]
I’m always take notice of what Selwyn says, in regard to his personal experiences; especially when he talks about his wife, and his thoughts – prior to her death. I think, it’s a special strength of his writings that he often talks about God based on his own experiences – it’s not all theory.
I thought Selwyn [...]
I like these words of Jesus, spoken as a prayer to His Father, from John 17:20-26 (NIV): “My prayer is not for them (the apostles) alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in [...]
I’ve no additional thoughts about today’s study, except to say that many people find it difficult to sit along side someone who is hurting, and just ’silently’ – be there, for them – it’s an act of love, which can only be empowered by the Holy Spirit working within us.
It is us, acting like Jesus [...]
The next issue has an interesting topic – here are some quotes from an overview: “In the next issue of Every Day with Jesus (CWR Publications), we look with Selwyn at some of the most neglected passages of the Bible – the so-called ‘uncomfortable psalms’. Alongside psalms of comfort and thanksgiving, sit psalms that express [...]
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The verses used by Selwyn for today’s study – illustrate an important truth; sometimes what we want, does not match God’s plan. Here we see the disciples wanting to see the restoration of Israel, as it was, at the time of King David, whereas Jesus had His eyes firmly fixed on eternal salvation. Jesus managed [...]
‘Trust my love’
Selwyn, introduces today’s study with these words: ” … there are occasions in life when problems don’t go away despite our most ardent praying. At such times the divine Counsellor ministers to us His comfort and supernatural strength.”
It has to be said that God, if it is His will, can shield us from anything – He [...]
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