Shedding Light Moments

29th March 2024.
(Heb.10:19-23);(John 1:12)
People can often be unkind. Jesus understood what it was like to face the ultimate unkindness of others. The Bible tells us, “He was despised and rejected by men”. See Isaiah 53:3. But Jesus was not just a victim of suffering; He also became our advocate. By giving His life, Jesus opened a “new and living way” for us to enter into a relationship with God (Heb.10:20). He did for us what we could never do for ourselves, offering us the free gift of salvation when we repent of our sins and trust Him.
Jesus is the best friend we could ever have. He said, “Whoever comes to me I will never drive away (John 6:37). Others may hold us at arms length or even push us away, but God has opened His arms to us through the cross. Easter is a strong reminder of God’s love and mercy for us even when others are unkind. Oh what a Saviour! Reflect then on this SLM:-
“God’s free gift to us cost Him dearly.”
…Pastor Ross.

27th March 2024.
(Isaiah 55:1-7).
Most of us know the hymn “Just As I Am” which is often sung at the end of a gospel service inviting people to come and receive Christ as their Saviour and receive forgiveness for their sins.
Years before writing the song, Charlotte Elliott asked a minister how she herself might find the Lord. He told her, “Just come to Him as you are.” She did, and later during a very discouraging time of illness, she wrote this hymn about the day she came to Christ and He forgave her sin.
In His Word, the Lord encourages us to seek Him: “Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near”(v.6). He calls to our hearts: “Come, all you who are thirsty…Give ear and come to me; hear me, that your soul may live”(vv.1,3).
Because of Jesus’ death and resurrection, we can come to Him right now and will one day go into eternity to be with Him forever. Just as I am…I come! Reflect then on this SLM:-
“Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life”.(Rev 22:17).
…Pastor Ross.

25th March 2024.
(Psa. 119:9-16).
We all cherish letters from those we love and those who love us. That’s why there is so much encouragement in the fact that our heavenly Father has given us a letter called the Bible. The value of Scripture goes beyond its words of power, challenge, and wisdom. Amid all the stories, teaching, and guidance this Book provides, the overriding idea is that God loves us and has planned our rescue. It tells us of His love in overseeing our existence (Ps.139), meeting our needs (Matt.6:31-34), comforting us (2Cor.1:3-4), and saving us through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus (Rom. 1:16-17).
You are loved beyond imagination. God says so in His inspired and inspiring message to you. No wonder the psalmist wrote “I will not neglect Your Word”(v.16). It is one amazing letter! Reflect then on this SLM:-
“The love of God for us is revealed in His letter to us–the Bible.”
…Pastor Ross.