Christ meets our deepest need. The weight of our sin is a significant debt continually increasing. Before Christ can erase this debt, through His atoning work on the cross, we must first confess our sins. Only then can we experience pardon, forgiveness, and true peace.

Oh, the love and kindness of God, as He seeks to draw lost sinners to Himself for cleansing and forgiveness from sin. In one verse, four colours are used to depict very simply, yet graphically, our natural state and the transformation of the Gospel within us.

In the final chapters of Zechariah, we see Christ in all His glory as the Saviour who will return to earth. The certainty of Christ's first coming foretold and its reality, assures us of the same certainty for His return as King and Judge of all the earth. We have a certain hope and can anticipate His glorious return.

The 4th petition of the Lord's Prayer provides insight into our true needs. Christ encourages us to rely on Him for daily. Aware of our constant neediness, we approach a loving God who delights to give and possesses infinite resources. We are called to live in a spirit of gratitude, extending generosity to others.

The Lord Jesus Christ's earthly ministry can be summed up by one phrase: "that you may believe." This theme is a cornerstone throughout John's Gospel, where the word "believe" is used 99 times. We reflect on the purpose and intention behind Christ's ministry. His great desire was for us to place our faith and trust in Him.

Zechariah speaks of a time in the Gospel age, when the Spirit will be poured out in greater measure. When because of earnest prayer, the Spirit will soften hearts. Then they will look on Christ who they have pierced and mourn for Him. We live in such days and need to be devoted to such prayer.

In an uncertain world, without God, human beings inevitably fear many things. The Apostle Paul, quoting the Psalms, says "there is no fear of God before their eyes". Our problem is that we do not fear God. When we fear God only, all other fears will diminish.

In the 3rd petition in the Lord's Prayer, we come to the central issue. Do we desire our will, which is often selfish, self-promoting and short-term, or the timeless perfect will of God? We explore what the "will of God" means and how to abandon our own will by following Christ's example.

An encouragement for earnest prayer, in the midst of difficutlies and trials. The Lord promises His people through Ezekiel that He will bring blessing upon them. The blessing will come as showers upon the dry ground, and the trees and the earth will yield great fruit.

In the second petition of the Lord's Prayer we are taught to pray to the One who is the King everlasting. Our God is the great and glorious King. He is King of Kings, with the highest crown and largest kingdom. He has many heirs but no successors. He rules the will and affections of all His people. This is the One we come to.