Apples of Gold – 16 January 2023
January 15, 2023A word fitly spoken is like APPLES OF GOLD in a setting of silver – Proverbs 25v11 In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 5v23, Jesus Christ commands “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of… Continue reading Apples of Gold – 16 January 2023
Apples of Gold – 19 December 2022
December 19, 2022This week we consider the last verse of Psalm 23. Also a wonderful verse to take us into Christmas and all that it means to the believer in Christ. Verse 6: “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me. All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord, Forever”. This is… Continue reading Apples of Gold – 19 December 2022
Apples of Gold – Psalm 23 continued
December 12, 2022This week we look at verse 5 of Psalm 23: ”You prepare a table before me’ in the presence of my enemies”. David now turns his eye away from the country side with its rugged terrain, the threats of predators and storms, and begins to look upward, heavenward and homeward. The classic metaphor of sheep and… Continue reading Apples of Gold – Psalm 23 continued
Apples of Gold – 28 November 2022
November 30, 2022As you well know, Psalm 23 is often read or sung at funerals to bring consolation and comfort to those who are grieving. For the child of God, it is a blessed and triumphant Psalm, as it speaks to God’s divine provision and protection and hope, not only through the hills and valleys of Life… Continue reading Apples of Gold – 28 November 2022
Apples of Gold – 21 November 2022
November 21, 2022Our meditation today focuses on the last two lines of verse 3 of Psalm 23. Firstly, “He leads me in the paths of righteousness”. Alistair Begg, the senior pastor of Cleveland’s Parkside Church and an excellent expositor of God’s Word, with a lovely sense of humour, once made the comment: “The Lord made me a… Continue reading Apples of Gold – 21 November 2022
Sharing Service: Sunday 20/11/2022
November 16, 2022This Sunday, 20/11/22, we’re having a sharing service starting at 09:00 (earlier than usual!) at Keurbooms Caravan Park (entrance opposite Old Nick’s). Please bring your own chairs, umbrellas, refreshments, braai meat and salads. The fires will be provided as well as tea & coffee. We look forward to you joining us.
Apples of Gold – 14 November 2022
November 10, 2022Our meditation today focuses on just the first line of verse 3 of Psalm 23: “HE RESTORES MY SOUL”. That’s the part of us that lives forever – either with the Lord in Heaven, or apart from him, with Satan in a lost eternity. Jesus spoke very urgently to this point in Mark chapter 8… Continue reading Apples of Gold – 14 November 2022
Apples of Gold – Monday 7 November 2022
November 7, 2022We continue our meditation on Psalm 23v2: ”He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters”. Immediately we see that it is the Good Shepherd, the Lord himself, who takes the initiative to make His children lie down in green pastures and to lead them beside still waters. Last week… Continue reading Apples of Gold – Monday 7 November 2022