Journey through and dwell within the Scriptures with Alan Hoare, in the spirit of lectio divina, with these daily devotional commentaries.
Today's thought: whatever the darkness throws at us, the One who loves us, and lives within us, is far greater.
Today's thought: the walk with Jesus is not an escape as such, but an engaging with his mission.
Today's thought: Jesus always goes before us, setting the example for us to follow.
Today's thought: it is God who will initiate, and it is us who are called to participate.
Today's thought: effective ministry comes out of being aware of what the Father is doing, and folding in with that.
Today's thought: to fully engage with Jesus is to fully engage with all that opposes him.
Today's thought: a desperate heartfelt cry pricks the ears of God in a way that religious prayers do not.
Today's thought: our social standing, nationality, or even our tarnished past are not hindrances to the love of God.
Today's thought: when God’s assignments come to an end, the effect of a holy life remains.
Today's thought: seeing and entering the kingdom comes only by the work of the Spirit.
Today's thought: wherever you are, collectively and individually, you are the temple of God.
Todays thought: when the worship of God involves making money, we have lost the plot entirely.
Today's thought: there are times when following the Lord will bring a wrestling of heart and tears in our eyes.
Today's thought: we must learn to look and listen for the voice of God in human voices.
Today's thought: Jesus moves quietly, almost unnoticed, among us. We usually recognise him by what he has done.
Today's thought: it takes walking with him to grow in awareness of who he truly is. Do not stop walking.
Today's thought: there is nothing in this world to match a conversation with Jesus.
Today's thought: think about the conversations you will have today. Where will they lead you and your companions?
Today's thought: true and earnest desires for God will easily translate into time spent with him.
Today's thought: how we handle the tough times determines the outcome of the tough times. Attitude is everything.