The joy of the Lord

"In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). In the first few days of each year, we wish one another a Happy New Year. What do we mean when we say this? Are we expecting to be happy all the time? When Jesus says to us, "in this …

For the start of a new year

Start the way you mean to continue... this is, also. for the rest of the year. Some verses from the Psalms - “He has given me a new song to sing, a song of praise to our God “ (Psalm 40:3); “Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me” …

Seeking for true happiness… and finding it in our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ

We;re drawing near to the end of the year. It's a time for looking back. It's, also, a time for looking forward. We look back, and what do we see? We see Jesus, We look forward, and what do we see? We see Jesus. A week before the new year begins, it will be Christmas, …

The Name of Jesus

January 1: The Naming of Jesus – Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 8; Galatians 4:4-7 (or Philippians 2:5-11); Luke 2:15-21 His Name was called JESUS (Luke 2:21). Christmas is over – but let’s not forget Jesus. He is still here. He is still with us. He is for New Year’s Day as well as Christmas Day. He …

From The Old Year To The New Year

January 1: The Naming of Jesus – Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 8; Galatians 4:4-7 (or Philippians 2:5-11); Luke 2:15-21 His Name was called JESUS (Luke 2:21). Christmas is over – but let’s not forget Jesus. He is still here. He is still with us. He is for New Year’s Day as well as Christmas Day. He …

In the New Year – Keep on Praying to the Lord and Keep on Praising Him.

The old year has ended. The New Year has begun. We all know what kind of year 2022 was. How could we forget? Our faith has been sorely tested. Often - we have felt like giving upon praying to the Lord and praising him. Let us begin the New Year with praise to the Lord. …

The Name of Jesus is the Name of love.

The Naming of Jesus – Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 8; Galatians 4:4-7 (or Philippians 2:5-11); Luke 2:15-21  These readings are taken from the Revised Common Lectionary. His Name was called JESUS (Luke 2:21). Christmas is over – but let’s not forget Jesus. He is still here. He is still with us. He is for New Year’s …

How excellent is our Saviour!

Bible readings for New Year's Day - Ecclesiastes 3:1-13; Psalm 8; Revelation 21:1-6a; Matthew 25: 31-46  These readings are taken from the Revised Common Lectionary. How excellent is our Saviour – He takes away the emptiness of life without Him. ‘God has put eternity into man’s mind’ (Ecclesiastes 3:11). In every human heart, there is …

Let’s begin the New Year with worship.

January 1: when observed as New Year’s Day – Ecclesiastes 3:1-13; Psalm 8; Revelation 21:1-6a; Matthew 25: 31-46  -  The same readings are suggested for Year B and Year C. Let’s begin the year with worship: “O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Your Name …” (Psalm 8:1). How excellent is our Saviour – He …

A Message For The New Year

We stand between the past and the future. We are to give thanks for the past. Let us “give thanks to the Lord”, remembering “the wonderful works that He has done” (1 Chronicles 16:8,12). We are to commit our future to the Lord in prayer. God promises His blessing to those who call upon Him …

More than New Year Resolutions

The old year is almost over. Soon - it will be the New Year. Will the New Year really change anything? Sadly - we need more than New Year Resolutions. We need new life. "Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you" (Ephesians 5:14). Here - the emphasis is placed …

Whatever you may think of Christmas

Whatever you may think of Christmas - in our modern world, you will not be disappointed with Jesus. He comes to us from the past - and He leads us on into the future. We're no sooner past Christmas, and we start thinking about the New Year. We wonder what the New Year will bring. …

The years come, and the years go.

The years come - and the years go. We leave a very difficult year behind us. We move forward into the New Year with many fears. Are things going to get worse? We hope not - but we don't know. When we're tempted to forget you - help us - Lord - to remember that …

Soon, it will be Christmas.

Soon, it will be Christmas. It’s a very special time of the year. What is it that makes Christmas special? It’s Jesus who makes Christmas special. Jesus is a very special Person. There’s no-one more special than Jesus. If Christmas is going to be special for us, we must see that it’s all about Jesus …