Verse of the Day
27th September 2018
“The sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is going to be revealed to us.”
Romans 8:18
In the midst of grief, worry or anxieties it’s always so encouraging seeing how Christian’s fix their eyes on Jesus, knowing that God has a plan for all of us and everything is worked together for good.
As Desiring God wrote this week on Instagram: “No matter how desperate and alone you feel, no matter how much opposition you face, no matter how precarious your circumstances become, God has Said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Whether you believe or not, He knows you, you will never be alone and his presence can calm any fear.
“I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Hebrews 13:5
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9
Verse of the Day
13th September 2018
This week is a little different, there isn’t just one verse there are seven. One of our volunteers has kindly put together a short collection of the 7 “I AM” sayings of Jesus from the Gospel of John, this saying isn’t just used in John however it is used throughout the entire bible. God has many names which were specifically chosen for the sake of revealing things about himself that will deepen our love for him and enlarge our admiration and strengthen our faith.
The Hebrew for LORD is YHWH (pronounced Yahweh) meaning “I AM WHO I AM” (Exodus 3:13-15)
“I am the bread of life” John 6:35
– For spiritual hunger
“I am the light of the world” John 8:12
– Spiritually binding for those in the dark looking for meaning and enlightenment
“I am the door” John 10:9
– The door to salvation and heaven
“I am the good shepherd” John 10:11
– Feeling lost? Jesus says he is the good shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep
“I am the resurrection and the life” John 11:25-26
– We all fear death, Jesus says that everyone who believes in Him shall never die
“I am the true vine” John 15:1
– A vine bares branches, Jesus says that whoever believes in Him will live life with meaning and fruitfulness
“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace” John 16:33
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Verse of the Day
6th September 2018
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.”
Matthew 25:35-36
What joy it was this morning to be reminded of this verse in Matthew. What joy purely because this is why we do what we do. We love because he first loved us and what a great opportunity we have soon to be able to have an all year round Nightshelter. To be able to care for those who are marginalised in society by providing them with emergency bed spaces that will take them off the streets temporarily until they find more permanent accommodation.
If you would like to get involved then please contact us at info@edengate.org.uk
“We love because he first loved us.”
1 John 4:19
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Verse of the Day
30th August 2018
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
1 Peter 5:7
At some point in our lives anxiety is an issue for all of us. Here at Eden Gate we’re going through a huge transformation this week with our renovations due to start on Saturday, so naturally we’re feeling anxious (and very excited) about a few things! God does not design the situations of our life to break us but to make us. We are to move from trusting in our own resources and trusting in our strategies for life, to resting in God and His resources. God is willing and able to carry the heaviest burden for us, we just need to humble ourselves and trust in Him, He cares.
As Jesus said in the book of Matthew:
“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
Matthew 6:34
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Verse of the Day
22nd August 2018
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
John 14:27
Our world is busy, chaotic and destructive. We live in a fallen world full of anxieties and conflicts. We get so wrapped up in our day to day (sometimes by the minute) worries that we cause ourselves so much internal conflict, distress and anxiety. Here Jesus talks about the peace he not only gives to us but also the peace he leave’s with us. He says this to the disciples before he leaves them as he knew that they were going to be left with worry when he departed. He tells them that he will not leave them and that he will come back to them (14:18). The bible is the living word of God and Jesus has the same message for us today, we aren’t to be afraid or troubled, he has already paid the price for us.
Whatever experiences you are going through whether they are good or bad, this peace is readily available for you. As Christians this is one of the unspeakable joys we have as followers of Jesus.
As God says in Psalm 46:
“Be still and know that I am God.”
Psalm 46:10
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Verse of the day
15th August 2018
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds. Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”
James 1:2-4
This verse always remind me of the quote “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”. Life throws so many difficulties at us and James here talks about finding joy through those trials which isn’t easy! We grow so much when we go through trials and eventually it helps us to develop stronger characters. For the Christian this means something a little different, we are called to lean on God in these circumstances so that we can grow in our faith.
God said it best himself in Isaiah:
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.”
Isaiah 43:2
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Verse of the day
8th August 2018
And He said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
Exodus 33:14
In Exodus, Moses is looking for reassurance from God as he leads the Israelites from slavery and into freedom. In this moment God makes a beautiful promise – I will go with you, giving you peace and rest. A life of addiction and/or homelessness can leave people feeling weary and burdened, when everything has been stripped away they often turn their hope towards God. It is at this point of brokenness that we are able to remind them that this invite is God’s amazing promise that he makes and an invite to all of us.
Just as Jesus said:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28
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