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Consumed by distrust

“But the princes of the Ammonites said to Hanun their lord, ‘Do you think, because David has sent comforters to you, that he is honouring your father? Has not David sent his servant to you to search the city and…

Christos – Messiah

I preached on 2 Samuel 23 today in which David describes himself in his last words as ‘the anointed of the God of Jacob’. The word translated ‘anointed’ (mashiyach – that is, messiah) was interesting to research. I commented in my…

The Lord is my Rock

“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge…” The late Pastor-author Eugene Peterson has some typically delightful commentary on these words: “The single most characteristic thing about David…

Knowledge

The opening chapter of the book of Proverbs establishes the foundation of knowledge: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” (Proverbs 1:7). James Montgomery Boice has this note about knowledge in his…

Last Words

“Now these are the last words of David…” (2 Samuel 23:1). A Major’s Last Letter Home As I have reflected upon the theme of ‘last words’ today, I have come across the famous letter of Major Sullivan Ballou. I’m not…

The inner garden

“Supposing him to be the gardener…” (John 20:15). Gordon MacDonald has a chapter entitled ‘Order in the Garden’ in his book ‘Ordering Your Private World’. I have often found his image of the garden very helpful and have found it…

Press on!

“Let us also lay aside every weight…” (Hebrews 12:1) The letter to the Hebrews was written to the early church believers during a time of some pretty intense pressure. It was not easy to maintain faith in their hostile world.…

Sure Hope

Today is Anzac Day 2022 – 25th April is always a significant day for Australians as we remember those who have served our country – a remembrance that has been held ever since the devastating landing at Gallipoli in 2015. It…