Rev's Ramblings

Sun 3 Jul

The author of Psalm 133 writes of relationships. “How good it is when brothers (and sisters) dwell together in unity. One would think that when it comes to God’s people they would be living out unity amongst themselves. Particularly when Jesus says to his followers – they will know you are Christians by...

Sun 26 Jun

I press on! Over the years we can think of tasks that have required effort to continue. As kids we rode our bikes the three kms to school. At times it took effort as you rode against a head wind. Other times you were diligent in watching for darting birds, but you pressed on. At school you pressed on...

Sun 19 Jun

There is news and there is news. There is good news such as the safe arrival of a baby. Or the good news of God sending a Saviour. Then there is bad news. We are going to have a power shortage. Or the bad news of going to a Christ less eternity. Then there is the recently coined phrase of fake news....

Sun 12 Jun

It is said you know your friends when you go through a difficult time in your life. A hymn that sums up friendship is “What A Friend We Have In Jesus!” A marvellous hymn drawing our attention to what Jesus has done and will do for us. He is there in our difficult times. He is there in the good times for...

Sun 5 Jun

One of the advantages of growing up on a farm was the darkness. It meant that when you went out walking at night you had to make sure you didn’t walk into machinery or trip over a log. It could get quite dark. However, the advantage of the darkness was that you could see quite clearly the stars as...

Sun 29 May

No one could accuse Jesus of being weak, although through the centuries people have. Certainly, Jesus was meek and humble when needed. Yet all powerful and all knowing at other times. One who could calm storms and raise the dead had power at His disposal granted to Him by His Father. How could One who...

Sun 22 May

Since February, the world has watched the unfolding of the battle between Russia and the Ukraine. Russian forces thinking this was going to be a walk in the park as they invaded. However, they met stiff opposition as the Ukrainian forces were fighting for their homeland. What was thought to be a short...

Sun 15 May

The cross, death, burial, and resurrection have all taken place. Jesus now sends out His workers into the world to establish the church. They meet in Jerusalem prior to going. They go east, west, north, south with a simple message. “The kingdom of Christ has come.” Some The message they bring is strange to...

Sun 8 May

What is man’s duty? If you had to, in a few words, summarise the duty of man, what would you say? The Westminster Confession of Faith would say this. The purpose of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. Solomon would write, “Fear God and keep His commandments.” What does it mean to fear God? Without...

Sun 1 May

Are you happy? What gives you happiness? Some of us appear to be happy people. It does not matter what situation we find ourselves in, we are happy. No event will get us down. For others we struggle with happiness. It does not take much to get us down. Solomon, amongst all the wisdom he has given so...