Dave is the Rector of the joint benefice of St Nicholas, Stevenage and St Mary, Graveley. He began his ministry in Stevenage in 2011.
Two men publicly state that they want to follow Jesus: But one is over-eager (he hasn’t counted the cost); the other is under-eager; (he knows the cost… he just doesn’t want to pay it yet.) The challenges for us are both obvious and personal.
God’s mercy is wide enough for all- but is available just through Jesus. So what will we decide to do? Will we trust him with our souls and our every days? To do so isn’t folly- but a reasonable decision, for Jesus has absolute powerful and is utterly trustworthy. [Bible passage=”Matthew 8:5-17″]
Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount is over- and as he walks down he is confronted by a leper with this request: “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” In Jesus words, response, and action Jesus shows not just his power but his kindness too. [Bible passage=”Matthew 8:1-8″]
Missed the carol service? Listen to the talk here…
Forgiven Jonah, is sent, by the grace of God, to Nineveh, showing that receiving God#s mercy always has consequences. The message is stark- but now without hope. And the response is wonderful- demonstrated by changed lives. But how will we respond when we hear the call of God to us? [Bible passage=”Jonah 3:1-10″]