Commentary
I think today’s verse provides an excellent summary. Acts 1:8 (NIV): ” … and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all of Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” In what ways, do you communicate and confirm the actions and words of Jesus, to others? Selwyn writes: “Our text [...]
I found the story about Selwyn’s experience in the mines, to be very instructive. It’s important to realise that while we might miss an opportunity to share our faith with someone – God is still in control; and the final destination of any one person does not depend on our actions – it’s all between [...]
I’ve always liked this story about the man released from the bondage of demons, by Jesus. As described in Mark 5:1-20, the verses set by Selwyn for today’s reading and meditation. The key verses for today’s study are, Mark 5:18-20 (NIV): ” … As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been [...]
Well, I’m back after a break – it has been a long, spiritual struggle. The most impressive thing that is always experienced during these long, dark nights – is that our God never leaves our side – He is always close to us, encouraging us to persevere. I think Selwyn’s introduction holds a lot of relevance for me, at [...]
I think the thought contained in Selwyn’s introduction has been repeated a number of times – but, like all important issues, it need to be repeated to underline just how important it is. He writes: ” … let us be quite clear what we are saying about this issue of busyness and activity. In themselves [...]
I liked the following statement made by Selwyn concerning Christian service. ” … Attendance to home and family responsibilities and relationships is of prime importance, and I would go so far as to say that they take precedence over every other activity – preaching, evangelising and church meetings included. No one can have a successful [...]
Receptivity and response
I found the following statement by Selwyn to be well worth meditating upon: “This, it seems to me, sums up the Christian faith: to know Jesus personally as Saviour and Lord, and to help others know Him as Saviour and Lord. These two matters constitute the heartbeats of the gospel: intake and outflow, receptivity and [...]
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