[Journey with Jesus - Day 4] These (or, in the NIV version, the more direct, “What do you want?”) are the first recorded words of Jesus in John’s Gospel. He says them to two men who are at that point disciples of John the Baptist. Having seen him walking past, John points Jesus out to … Continue reading “What are you looking for?”
Author: revandym
I'm a vicar of a wonderful church in Coventry. I have a passion for writing and creating. As part of my job I have the amazing job of telling people all about Jesus and God's love for them. One of my favourite ways of doing that is by imagining what it was like to be there and meet Jesus face to face.
The Temptation of Jesus – An angel’s view
[Journey with Jesus - Day 4] We would have caught him, you know. Would have done anything for him. Our whole existence was for the purpose of serving and worshipping him. Day by day we are in the presence of God in the throne room, pouring out our praises, leading the whole of creation in … Continue reading The Temptation of Jesus – An angel’s view
Prepare the Lord’s way
[Journey with Jesus - Day 3] A voice crying out, “Prepare the Lord’s way!”What does that mean for us here today? In the time of the Caesars despotic reignWhen the chosen people are in chains againPrisoners in their own holy landcrying out to see the mighty Lord’s handDesperate to hear the Lord speak his wordWhen … Continue reading Prepare the Lord’s way
The Essential James Arthur – Top 30 Songs
James Arthur is so much more than an X factor winner. He’s had two number one singles, 7 top ten singles and recently achieved his second number one album. The song that launched his career after winning the X Factor in 2012, “Impossible”, sold 2.5 million copies worldwide and over 1 million in the UK. … Continue reading The Essential James Arthur – Top 30 Songs
Learning to Abide
Last week I spent a precious time at Lee Abbey, with teaching led by Paul and Becky Harcourt. The theme of that week was rooted in John 15, with Jesus’s beautiful teaching on the Vine and the Branches where he says, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and … Continue reading Learning to Abide
“In my Father’s house”
[Journey with Jesus - Day 3] Imagining what it must have been like for Jesus to grow up with the realisation of who he was, and the significance for him of being in the temple in Jerusalem, aged 12. It was the same routine. Every year we would go up to Jerusalem with our family … Continue reading “In my Father’s house”
Herod – The King of the Jews
[Journey with Jesus - Day 3] There is only one King of the Jews. I have earned this position. I have fought for this position, I have killed for this position. You don’t get to where I’ve got, through hard work and skilled negotiation, for it to be snatched away. Anyway, the Romans put me … Continue reading Herod – The King of the Jews
Zechariah’s Story – Part 2 – promise-keeping God
[Journey with Jesus - Day 2] I will never forget the shrill sound of his voice as he let out a cry of indignation that he had been thrust out of the dark comfort of his mother’s womb into the harsh light of day. It was a sound I thought we would never hear. Tears … Continue reading Zechariah’s Story – Part 2 – promise-keeping God
Holding on to God’s promises
[Journey with Jesus - Day 2] “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfil what he has spoken to her.” It takes courage to hold onto a promise. We can sense God speaking, sometimes so clearly, and yet it feels like our circumstances make the fulfilment of this promise seem so unlikely. … Continue reading Holding on to God’s promises
May your will be done in me
Salvation comes in the secret place. The inward transformation of your presence in us Bringing life and hope to dormant hearts. Your purposes unfolding, Your Spirit stirring, renewing, Doing what seems to be impossible, in us, through us and for us. Though we’re scared, you bid us, “Do not fear” Your presence goes before us, We’re not alone. So, would you speak and show us the way Give us ears to hear and courage to say, “I am your servant, may your word come to pass May your will be done in me.”
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