“I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope.” (Psalm 130:5)
How do we keep going through dark times? Wait on God.
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Seeking (Psalm 143)
“Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” (Matthew 7:7)
By saying the Psalms, we discover that we share with people down the ages the same distress, despair and doubt as saints throughout history. Yet, out of the struggle we are also joined to their faith, which leads them out of the darkness of despair to the light of hope, out of the powerlessness of life to the power of God, our rock and our salvation.
Out of Darkness (Psalm 103)
“Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” (Psalm 103:2)
This week we begin our series, “Spirituality for dark times.”, ‘dark times’ is meant to refer to times of difficulty or struggle that many of us are or may face. So, how do we deal with these “dark times”? As Christians we have a distinctive perspective. We believe in a God who is both in charge of the universe in ways beyond our comprehension and yet incredibly is also totally committed to us at a deeply personal level. For us spirituality is not just a set of practices to make us feel better, but a way of renewing and deepening our faith in the God of Jesus Christ, that reorients our souls from darkness to light.
An Epiphany (Matthew 2:1-12 & Ephesians 3:1-12)
“When the wise men saw the star, they were overjoyed.” (Matthew 2:10)
Matthew’s gospel does emphasise, Jesus’ Jewish credentials. His coming is rooted in the work of God through Israel, its kings and prophets. But it also presents us with a bigger more universal vision for the Kingdom of God. As we start a New Year, let’s pray that God extends our vision of who God may be calling to share with us and the Magi the joy of being a disciple of Christ.
Growing Up (Luke 2:41-52)
“And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” (Luke 2:52)
A look at Jesus as he was growing up (Luke 2:41-52)
Follow the King (Luke 2:1-20)
A look at the history of places from the Christmas story leading to the New King
Who will you Trust?
‘For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.’ (Isaiah 9:6)
Reflections on what is Truth? Who will you Trust?
Follow the Star
‘For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.’ (Isaiah 9:6)
The Christmas message is about God’s gift to us – to all of us. The only question is will we unwrap the present or leave it sitting there until next year?
Dare to Disobey (Daniel 6)
‘May the King live for ever! My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions.’ (Daniel 6:21-22)
This week we finish our series on Daniel, with perhaps the most famous story: Daniel in the Lion’s den.
Daniel’s unwavering integrity in worshipping the God he knows to be true is a profound example for us, showcasing the importance of standing firm in one’s convictions while remaining kind and respectful to all.
Dare to Explain (Daniel 5:1-6, 13-17, 22-30)
“I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me.” (Psalm 25:2)
Our main reading is Daniel 5, the origin of the phrase, “The writing is on the wall.”
Advent is a time when we remember that God will ultimately win. Whoever seems victorious in the present will face God’s judgement in the future. Advent is a chance to remind ourselves to keep trusting in Christ, so that we will not be put to shame.
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