Beside The Burn
Psalm 2 v 4-6
God Laughs
Psalm 2 v 4-6
God Laughs
Wilma Thoughts On Tuesday
Every Tuesday, Wilma shares some thoughts with us.
Every Tuesday, Wilma shares some thoughts with us.
Good news! |
|
In Biblical times long hair was one of the characteristics of the Nazarite vow. Numbers ch 6. The word Nazarite comes from Hebrew meaning to "separate" or to "consecrate". Such a vow could be for a short period or for life as in the case of Samson. He was set apart from his birth for the deliverance of the Israelites from their Philistine enemies. In dealing with them he demonstrated many great feats, as recorded in the book of Judges. The secret of his strength was his Nazarite vow, symbolized by his unshorn hair. The source of his strength was the Spirit of God Judges ch 13 v 25 and ch 14 v 6 and 19.
As a result of his love affair with a Philistine woman named Delilah, he succumbed to her pressure to disclose the secret of his strength, which had a catastrophic outcome. She arranged for his hair to be shorn by the Philistines who gouged out his eyes and put him to work in a prison. Samson had been robbed of his special consecration to the Lord. We read in ch 16 v 19 "his strength left him" and in v 20 "he did not know that the Lord had left him"
What a tragic statement!
But there was a way back. In prison his hair began to grow. When the Philistines called on him to entertain them as they offered sacrifices to their god Dagon, he prayed to the Lord for strength. As a result of his great strength and actions, their temple was destroyed and thousands killed including Samson.
There is a way back to God from the dark paths of sin
There is a door that is open and you may go in
At Calvary's cross is where you begin
When you come as a sinner to Jesus
I learnt this chorus over 70 years ago at Portstewart CSSM .
Wilma
|
Lessons About Social Media
Lessons we are learning about engaging in the digital space: PR consultant Rebecca McConnell offers some guidance & encouragement to churches as they continue to develop their #digitalministry during the coronavirus pandemic. Read The Article Here https://t.co/oAvIsT5vdY |
|
Keswick Podcast ( 32 Minute Audio)
The latest Kes Talk Podcast is out now!
James Cary talks to Mike Cain, Senior Pastor of Emmanuel Church, Bristol about Mike's journey to faith, finding a home in Jesus's mansion and how we can find hope not just in what Christ has done, but who he is and what he is like.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/866182/4514387-10-mike-cain-marvels-at-the-character-of-christ
The latest Kes Talk Podcast is out now!
James Cary talks to Mike Cain, Senior Pastor of Emmanuel Church, Bristol about Mike's journey to faith, finding a home in Jesus's mansion and how we can find hope not just in what Christ has done, but who he is and what he is like.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/866182/4514387-10-mike-cain-marvels-at-the-character-of-christ
|
Churches Are Now Accessable
The modifications churches made for the #COVID19 crisis could continue to serve people who need them long after the pandemic has passed. Read the article here. https://t.co/6UrVXvWFm8 |
|
|
Jigsaw
The times for Monday’s Jigsaw are Janice 1:33 Jean 3:09 Frances 3:59 Wilfred 4:32 Derek 5:02 Eric 5:26 A huge entry of times today. I also was told this week that the Jigsaw keeps some people up until well after midnight. Play the "Portstewart Edgewater" puzzle! https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=0ecb3eafed06 |
|
Where Is It?
The pair game can be found at the recently re-opened playground at the crescent.
The pair game can be found at the recently re-opened playground at the crescent.
Where Is It?
Where would you find this gate?
Where would you find this gate?
RSS Feed
