Come: to me and rest
It’s one of Jesus’ best-known sayings, and also one that we like to be reminded of because it sounds so comforting. But what is the ‘rest’ that Jesus actually promises?
Go: and see
Eager to hear Jesus’ teaching, the crowd had followed him, and now they were in need of physical food. Jesus invites his disciples to see what they have, and then does the impossible with it.
Come: and see
Peter focuses on John’s account of the story and the reaction of those who met Jesus: to invite others to discover him for themselves.
Coming and going with Jesus
We need Jesus – we need that daily rhythm of coming to him and going with him. It’s like breathing.
The greatest gift
How much do we know about these mysterious Magi, and what can we learn from their place in the gospel story?
A new thing
We can learn from and be thankful for what God has done in the past, but we should not get stuck there. At the beginning of a new year Susan challenges us to embrace the new things God has for us and to be part of what he is doing.
Live through walking
Paul points out some things the Christians at Thessalonica were getting wrong – in order to point them in the right direction. All kinds of work – paid or voluntary – can be based on gospel principles.
Conquering in Jesus
No matter who or what we might face, in Jesus we can overcome because he has already won the victory.
Suffering in faith
Persecutions and trials are the soil God uses to grow his people in perseverance and faith.
Living as gospel people
In all circumstances? Even when the church is suffering severe persecution, as was the case at Thessalonica?
Is there hope for peace?
The mess of this world, the mess in our lives – it is not the end. There is hope, there is hope in Jesus who brings peace, who brings wholeness and completeness even to the messiest mess.
Waiting in the light of the gospel
While we wait for that day when God’s kingdom comes in full, let us be ready, and live as who we are: children of the light and children of the day.
