I am the Light of the world
Devotional
“I am the Light of the world” John 8:12
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A Poem Inspired by Psalm 19:1-4
Looking at the stars
Leaves me in wonder and amazement:
Their size,
The distance,
The physics,
The eternity of it all!
My mind cannot drink it in,
But my hearts says, “My God”!
My God the incredible creator.
And then there is
The sheer incomprehensible beauty,
The “twinkle” of the “diamonds” in the sky
Set upon black velvet.
Yes!
The heavens declare,
Shout, scream, bellow
The glory
Majesty, Vastness, Mystery,
Of God
And proclaim
The works of His hands!
Jesus the Shepherd
“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— John 10:14
If we enter into the metaphor of John 10:14 and we think of ourselves as sheep and Jesus as the shepherd there can be an amazing sense of realisation – especially when we add Psalm 23 to the mix. Jesus my shepherd leads ME, protects ME, guards ME, searches for ME, rescues ME, finds good and nourishing places for me to feed and drink …
It is easy, as adults, to think of ourselves as intelligent, capable, wise and articulate. However, John 10:14 reminds us that really, in contrast to our shepherd, we are none of those things.
God give me the wisdom to follow you humbly, to hear and listen to your shepherdly voice obediently, and when I do stray, pull me back gently – or, any way you see fit.
Amen
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A Poem: based on Isaiah 43 1-7
My Creator
Loves me, His creation.
Nothing,
Not a thing
Will thwart His redeemed child from
Being brought to Him.
Waters high and
Rivers deep
Will not drown me,
Or wash me from His saving arms.
He will pay my ransom:
My Jesus, my Saviour!
I am His.
A polished jewel in His crown,
Rubbed clean with the cloth
Of His Holy Spirit.
Whether in the N. S. E or W
He brings me,
His prodigal,
Home!
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God’s Lavished Love
1 See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. 1John 3:1&2
What an incredible passage! God’s love lavished – poured out, unstinting, extravagantly given. The Christian is a “Child of God”. This is not a title – but an eternal relationship. Moreover, when Jesus returns we will reflect him. We will reflect his holiness, perfection – but already, we have what he has – a relationship with the Father.
We are on a journey to holiness. However, we are not alone. The Father is accompanying us and empowering us with His spirit. His aim, to make his adopted children reflect “his only begotten son”.
What a ride! What an amazing encouragement! Also, what a challenge, to grow and mature and take the opportunities to grow in obedience and faithfulness and become how God already sees his children – perfect, as He looks at us through his Christ coloured glasses.
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A Poem on Sunday
Thank you Father,
Thank you
For your relentless gift of love.
Thank you Father,
Thank you
For your unstinting giving
Of life in you.
With the Psalmist,
Make me wise
… then wiser
In your love.
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Examen
A question I have recently been taught to ask myself is, “Where have I seen or experienced the grace of God throughout this day?” It is an amazing question, because if you look carefully, you find God revealed in all sorts of situations, people and events.
Today was “Parent Teacher Interview day”. This is usually a time when hard questions and answers are given and taken. But even here, as parents and teachers strive for the best of a student, we see Christ appear in the words, the aspirations and the solutions.
Christ is seen in the hopes and fears of parents, in the desires of students and in the teacher’s desire to point to a destiny and purpose. For me the question is a reminder to keep my eyes and heart open for the many “Christ” moments in the day.
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The Love of God
… to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ … Ephesians 3:18
When I reflect on this verse, it strikes me that I am still a child in faith. How do I know? My thoughts, actions and words do not reflect someone who has begun to genuinely comprehend the vastness and comprehensiveness of the love of Christ.
To stop for five minutes and reflect on the verse above is enough for me to realise how much, not just my understanding, but more importantly my apprehension of that truth needs to grow. Then, and only then will I see Christ grow in me.
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Travels from Ur 