The Visit of Mary to Elizabeth
(Luke 1:39-56)
Spirit of
blessing and joy
How we sang.
How we shared,
How we marvelled
At the wonder of it all.
Three months we
had
To prepare, to praise You,
To ponder in private.
Three months backstage,
Before the curtain of history went up.
By Daphne Kitching
Here is a prayer which is as relevant today as it was 18 centuries ago.
Courage to die for You
We believe and trust, Lord, that at the time of terrible persecution, You will hear and answer our prayers with the utmost urgency. We pray with all our hearts that You will give us courage to remain true to the gospel and proclaim Your name right up till the moment of death. Then may we emerge from the snares of this world, with our souls unscathed, and rise from the darkness of the world into Your glorious light.
By Cyprian of Carthage (martyred during the terrible persecutions
of the Roman Empire in 258).
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“Then the Lord said There is a place near Me where you may stand on a rock”
Exodus 33.21 NIV
In this verse we see God telling Moses that there is a place near Him where he may stand on a rock. This place provided by God symbolises a life on a firm foundation of God and His Word providing stability against all life’s storms. This can also be seen in Matthew’s gospel where Jesus teaches that the wise man builds his house on a solid foundation which will weather the storms.
In our modern Christian lives it offers us a powerful message about seeking intimacy with God through Jesus Christ in whom we have the confidence and assurance to approach God. In His Divine Grace, God offers us safety and protection as we trust in Him.
The Apostle Paul writes that Christ is our Rock and is our eternal refuge and strength.
He provides an unshakeable foundation in a believer’s life where we may “stand” whatever our circumstances.This is not an act of passive waiting but an intentional posture of faith showing a dependence on God’s power.
PRAYER
Lord God
We thank You that You are a Faithful God who in these challenging times are always with us. Thank You for the assurance that there is a place near You where we may experience Your Love and Protection.
Help us to draw near to You through Jesus Christ
AMEN
Pam Hughson