From Luke 19:1-7, let’s reflect on Zacchaeus; he ‘wanted to see Jesus’; however, the deeper truth is that Jesus was seeking him.

Jesus repeats the vital teaching that salvation cannot be earned but is the gift of God. 

From Luke 18:9-17, let’s reflect on how Jesus likens a child’s weakness and dependence to saving faith

Justification before God is never earned through our own good deeds or performance. In fact, it’s the humbled who are exalted!

From Luke 18:9, we reflect on whether we are self-confident or humbly trusting in God and His grace.

From Luke 17:7-10, we reflect on how God’s servants are to remain amazed by, and be fuelled by, how Jesus has served them. 

From Isaiah 9:5-7, we reflect on what is maybe the most important issue - how can we have peace with God? 

Today, we contemplate the nature of the light Jesus provides us, as seen in Isaiah 9:1-2 and its fulfillment in Matthew 4:12-17.  

Today, we reflect on the darkness that Jesus frees us from.

From Isaiah 9:1-2, and its fulfilment in Matthew 4:12-17, We reflect on how Jesus offers light and grace for those in the place of darkness

From Isaiah 7:14, we reflect on the promise of Emmanuel, and what this ‘sign’ points to. 

From Luke 16:19-26, we reflect on how radical devotion to Jesus involves listening to Him regarding mercy.

From Luke 15:25-32, we reflect on how we must beware of being like the proud older brother.

From Luke 15:11-24, what can we learn from the lost son who comes home?

In this devotional, inspired by Ruth 4, we focus on the prayer of blessing given to Ruth and Boaz.

Today we reflect on and seek fresh joy and security in Jesus’ love for us who are a part of His beloved bride.  

Today, we consider the comforting truth that God will never let us fall away from Him. 

Today, we briefly reflect on how our salvation is the good work of God that He is entirely responsible for beginning in us. 

Today, we reflect on how our understanding and enjoyment of God’s love and grace, frees us to be loving and gracious to others. 

Carrying on from yesterday’s devotional, I wanted to think a little more about our ministry of being witnesses to the light.