Advent is the time to remember we wait for God's returning king. We must receive him, dependant on his mercy, delighting in his presence and content in his honour.
In God's kingdom justice must be served. In God's kingdom the bonds of love cannot be broken. Where can justice and love meet?
In meeting the Lord Jesus we reveal who we are. Disciples stay with and serve king Jesus, while others manipulate, curse and fail him. True discipleship though diverse, has a…
Since the garden of Eden the story of humanity has been one of exile. Jesus follows in the footsteps of exiled king David to restore God's children home.
God's power never comes through worldly methods. God never judges things by results but by the methods we use. We must therefore beware of Counterfeit wisdom, leadership and strength.
In the midst of evil and darkness God speaks. He shows us sin's doggedness in God's kingdom yet we can know goodness because God has spoken. Even when God is…
God's grace is shrewd and savvy. He shows mercy in sending a messenger, revealing the hypocrisy of David's response, the consequences of sinning. He reveals the heart of the deceiver…
The disaster and deceit of sin that is evil in the eyes of the Lord.
The tragic plight of man in shame and the kindness of God's king as our only hope.
The right way to respond to God's undeserved kindness, is with questions of awe.