(Reflections and notes on Jesus’ words to the church in Thyatira in Revelation 2:18-29. Explore the previous parts of this series.) The words that Jesus has for the churches is that He is fair and just in His assessments. It is not about flattering anyone to make them feel better about themselves. It’s also not about […]
Read More What The Spirit Says … 08 Thyatira: Tolerating the IntolerableThere is something about the life of following Jesus that brings about dry seasons at times. OK, I say that based on my experience and maybe one or two other followers that I’ve come across and read about. Maybe the super spiritual types don’t experience that and are just on fire for Jesus all the […]
Read More Refresh, Revive, Renew and Restore(Reflections and notes on Jesus’ words to the church in Smyrna in Revelation 2:8-11. Explore the previous parts of this series.) Jesus’ words for Smyrna are not many, but is said is packed with a lot. Considering this letter we get how Jesus relates to the church; what Jesus recognises about the state and plight of […]
Read More What The Spirit Says … 06 Smyrna: Endure for Real riches(Reflections and notes on Jesus’ words to the church in Ephesus. Explore the previous parts of this series.) As we look at the letter to the church in Ephesus there is an outline: Jesus introduces Himself specifically; there is an intended audience; there is an outline of what is commendable; there is a point of […]
Read More What The Spirit Says … 05 Ephesus: Where is the Love?Gathered in expectation. Bringing the desire for an encounter. Encouraging freedom to express the heart of God. A freedom from intrusive constructs that limited contributions. Prayer and praise at its heart based on a revelation of Jesus as explored in His Word. Food and drink flowing in spiritual and material terms. Urge to honour others […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Enriching ExperienceElijah had a problem. He felt he was the only one making a stand for the true God of Israel. It was a lonely trek and he felt as though his efforts were fruitless if the ruling power of the day still seemed to be getting by with the idolatry. In His mercy and kindness, […]
Read More Grateful for Kingdom ConnectionsAs you hold on to the past, you realise that you don’t have the ability to reach out to the future. Yet when you go to grab what lies ahead, it slips through the grasp. Probably because all we have today is what we have to handle. That can’t happen, unless we have the present […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: In Hand(Notes and Reflections on Revelation 1 – for the prelude to the series, click here.) Revelation 1 is an insight into what we’re about to receive from the rest of this text. We are introduced to John, but it’s clear in the early parts of this letter that John is taking notes from what someone […]
Read More What The Spirit Says … 02 A Remarkable VisionHe’s my brother in Christ for real and he’s my Captain. I refer to him as my captain because I’m impressed with the way God has granted him wisdom and insight to galvanise others in the faith as he pursues others in the faith. So you’ll go with me that he’s my Captain. So, my […]
Read More What The Spirit Says … 01 PreludeThank you Lord for your faithfulness on the journey so far. You are so great in allowing us on this journey, guiding us through this journey, providing for us in the journey and ensuring we reach the journey’s end as we rely on You. All we ever needed we find in travelling with You. So […]
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