In 2 Timothy 3:12 Paul said, “Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted”. He did not say, “some” or, “might be”. He said, “all will be”, persecuted. Now, given that most of us are not, we need to ask why. Why did the people who claimed to […]
Nehemiah 6 – The Devils Marbles
Today’s Message… There had been substantial progress on the wall; no “breach” (broken place) left in it. Sanballat and company wanted a “consultation” (v. 2). Perhaps they hyped the request with talk like, “We are not as far apart as may appear.” Ono was about 27 miles north-west of Jerusalem; it would have been “neutral” […]
Nehemiah 4 – Oppossition
In both life and ministry, it is easy to get distracted and lose sight of whose work we’re really doing. Years ago I came across this wonderful and anonymous quote. I have returned to it again and again to remind me of where my focus is to be. I hope it encourages you today and […]
Ezra 4 – Opposition
Today’s Message… William Carey, the great Baptist missionary and linguist, arrived in India in 1793. The first convert came after seven and a half years. Then the work seemed to accelerate, and Carey set to work on translating the scriptures into the native language. But in 1812, after almost 20 years of labour, a fire […]
