For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them. Matt 18:20 (NKJV) The verses both before and after Matt 18:20 speak about forgiveness. If there is anything that would bring separation between people it would be unforgiveness....
Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Matt 16:15 (NLT) Jesus asked the disciples who people were saying He, the son of man, is. They replied “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” Then Jesus asked them a...
Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe. Prov 29:25 (NIV) When I was a teenager, I wasn’t really frightened of many things. My mates and I would frequent the local swimming hole on hot days, where we’d climb up into a huge Gum...
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, stand. Eph 6:13 (NKJV) We talk a lot about momentum, moving forward, not being complacent, always growing and advancing, but there is something very...
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Eph 4:32 (NKJV) Kindness… Its a small word that has a big impact. Easy and challenging all at the same time to live out. Let me explain… There is kindness that comes...
You thrill me, Lord, with all you have done for me! I sing for joy because of what you have done. Ps 92:4 (NLT) This Psalm is a celebration of who God is and the great things He has done and will do for His people. A number of commentaries, including Charles...
“Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Matt 17:20 (NIV) Sometimes it's easier to believe that Spiderman exists than it is to...
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Eph 2:10 (NLT) A ‘Masterpiece’ is not an artists ‘run of the mill’ piece of artwork… It’s not the practise canvas, it’s not what they created...
It is God who arms me with strength, And makes my way perfect. Ps 18:32 (NKJV) In the ‘NKJV', this Psalm is titled “God the Sovereign Saviour”. David sang this song after he was miraculously delivered once again from the hand of his enemies and from Kind...
Open your hearts, love is on the way! Jude 1:1-2 (The Message) What expectation, what hope, what elation accompanies that promise! It takes me back to John 1:14 “The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighbourhood. We saw the glory with our own...