https://odb.org/2025/02/17/never-sent Proverbs 29:20 (NIV): 20 Do you see someone who speaks in haste?There is more hope for a fool than for them. One of the things we learned at work is never to write or reply to an email when angry. Calm yourself down first. Take a walk. Go get a cup of coffee. Or evenContinue reading “Restraint in speech and action”
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The LORD will look for the lost
https://odb.org/2025/02/11/god-runs-after-us Ezekiel 34:11-13,15–16 (NIV): 11 “ ‘For this is what the Sovereign LORD says: I myself will search for my sheep and look after them. 12 As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock when he is with them, so will I look after my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places where they were scatteredContinue reading “The LORD will look for the lost”
The LORD looks at the heart
https://odb.org/2025/02/07/not-irrelevant 1 Samuel 16:6–13 (NIV): 6 When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, “Surely the LORD’s anointed stands here before the LORD.” 7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look atContinue reading “The LORD looks at the heart”
Humility before God
https://odb.org/2025/02/03/we-are-lowly-and-loved I am sure we all know by now one secret to the heart of God, and that is to be humble before Him. God loves the humble but hates the proud. You can see this in Psalm 138:6 ESV – For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly, but the haughty heContinue reading “Humility before God”
The LORD, our sure foundation
https://odb.org/2025/01/28/foundations Isaiah 33: 5-6 NIV – The Lord is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with his justice and righteousness. 6 He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure. UnlessContinue reading “The LORD, our sure foundation”
Recognising God
https://odb.org/2025/01/22/recognizing-god Hebrews 1:1–4 (ESV): 1 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3 He is the radiance of theContinue reading “Recognising God”
Suffering in Christ
https://odb.org/2025/01/21/the-gift-of-trials 1 Peter 4:12–14, 16, 19 (ESV): 12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. 14 If youContinue reading “Suffering in Christ”
Are you a scout or a soldier?
https://odb.org/2025/01/13/scouting-for-truth James 1 NIV – 19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. It is interesting to note that more often, when confronted or in a conversation,Continue reading “Are you a scout or a soldier?”
Your love is better than life
https://odb.org/2025/01/09/better-than-life-2 Psalm 63 NIV – 1 You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. 2 I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. 3 Because your loveContinue reading “Your love is better than life”
Fear of the unknown
https://odb.org/2025/01/03/fear-of-the-unknown-2 John 16 – 33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” As we enter 2025, some of us may feel some apprehension of what lies ahead. Like these past few years, theContinue reading “Fear of the unknown”
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