The lesson the disciples missed is that eternal life is not only about following Jesus (even the Rich Young Ruler wants to do that) but also about leaving things behind.
The Gospel is not about receiving – what’s in it for me?
But about leaving the past in dust and ashes – which is a reward in itself.
It does not matter to where we have wandered – God seeks us out.
It does not matter how much we have failed – God smiles on us.
It does not matter how much we feel unworthy – God is well pleased with us.
It does not matter who we are, God calls us by name today and says, ‘Come and see.’
before the Magi picked out their gifts they paid attention to waht was happening in the world around them to work out what to do next.
Before we begin the journey of the New Year we need to give God the gift of attention so that we may hear clearly what God is saying.
Is it not wonderful to think that we may give joy to the Writer of our Book by asking Him to open it to us?
At last I found help in remembering who was in charge of the storehouse. The One in charge knows all that I don’t know. It is He, then, who chooses the meat, now for this one, now for that, and I have only to pass it on.
in a world that remains deaf to the song of the angels no matter how many times they come to us in our dreams what are we to do?
We must do the same as Joseph did, ‘Get up… take the child, and go.’ Just as Joseph and Mary carried the Child who then carried them in to the life after life; so must we.
Whispers of His Power – Amy Carmichael [Note: each year I aim to post a Daily Blog of quotes from faithful Christians to help encourage us on our journey. In previous year these have been compendiums of mostly Victorian Christians. During 2026 I aim to publish daily reflections on Scripture from Amy Carmichael of Dohnavur.[i] A missionary from… Continue reading Whispers of His Power – Introduction
For this Christmas, for our Last Christmas, and especially for that final Christmas when we will sing in tune with heaven.
We live because Christ was born amongst us.
We can depart in peace because Christ came to live among us.
The angel announces a saviour, a way of salvation, that transcends the old laws of punishment and revenge replacing it with the gentle healing touch from the hand of a baby.
Jesu is the ointment for our healing, the salve for our souls.
These are the signs of the season…
Eyes and ears are opened.
Limpers and Lepers are welcomed.
Those who seem dead to our common life are born again.
Good News is shared with those who never thought they could afford or were worthy of it.
..and we are the ones who have been called to do this.
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