Month: May 2021

This devotional was written by Miriam Corringham, and it was inspired by the lyrics of the song “The Name” by Anadara Farmer. The lyrics are:
Continue reading “Abba Father By Miriam Corringham.”

I have recently been re-reading the old testament book of Joshua. Joshua was Moses’ successor – the man chosen by God to lead the Israelites into the promised land after their forty year wilderness wanderings. The first generation who came out of slavery in Egypt had all died as punishment for their unbelief on the occasion when ten out of the twelve spies sent to view their new homeland came back with a bad report, infecting the people with fear. (Numbers 13) Joshua was one of the two men of faith who’d seen potential where the others saw giants, sealing his right to become their new leader.
Continue reading “The Fine Line Between Victory And Defeat.”

I am so grateful that the Lord has placed it upon Pastor Peter’s heart to record regular devotionals for us at Worship Unlimited Ministries. This week, he talks about the apostle Peter’s experience of walking on water. His text is taken from Matthew chapter 14, verses 22-34.

“Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone. Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, “It’s a ghost!”
But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here! Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.” “Yes, come,” Jesus said.
So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted. Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?” When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped. Then the disciples worshiped him. “You really are the Son of God!” they exclaimed. After they had crossed the lake, they landed at Gennesaret.

As a child growing up attending Sunday School, many Bible stories became familiar. Perhaps even overly-familiar, as I heard watered down versions of them year after year. The trouble with this is that when you come to the Bible as an adult and you reach a story you think you know, you can gloss over it without taking on the weight of its true meaning. For me, the story of Naaman the Aramean who was cured of leprosy was one such example. I wouldn’t like to count the number of times we heard that one. We found out about this very important man who had a life-threatening disease, and how his wife’s servant girl – an Israelite slave – told her mistress that if Naaman went back to her homeland and saw the prophet there, he could be healed. The story was used to remind us we served a God of miracles, and indeed we do, but there is far more in this amazing tale than just the outcome.
Continue reading “God Often works In Unconventional Ways.”