Silent Time

Have you spent recent days in sorrow or in joy?

Whatever the current circumstances are, there are many things to be thankful for to the Lord, most of all for the great victory that he has won on the cross, that saves all who put their trust in him. That is the firm foundation throughout good as well as bad times.

A lot of resources are wasted in the world by rivalry, as people try to be relatively better-off than others.

Envy, selfishness and peer-pressure destroy, but the ways of the Lord build up lives.

The top of the mountain.

Receiving power – what a great promise! The word of Lord tells us for example in the book of Acts that we can receive the power of the Holy Spirit, courage and energy even for the most difficult situations. And that was not only applicable 2000 years ago but still today.

Even throughout the toughest times of life, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. Do not give up your confidence and the trust in the Lord God Almighty.

Throughout history and sadly still today there have been cases where many need to suffer because a few leaders or rulers egoistically try to increase their own influence and power.

In which mood do you turn to the Lord, specifically for communion?

In whatever mood and with all kinds of emotions we can turn to the Lord – important is that we turn to him at all. The communion can be a particularly effective reminder of what is really important in life and can help us to readjust our mind to the right humble attitude towards the holy eternal God. In his grace he always welcomes us with open arms.

“I know whom you are looking for” – is it not strange to say that? How can you know whom someone else is looking for? Sometimes we may guess by the circumstances. But in the original context of those words spoken it was known for sure.

Whom do you look for?

We tend to have in mind the things that we lack in life. But considering that there have been times when people had barely enough to survive, and still today many have to live under severe conditions lacking basic needs, let’s not forget to give thanks to God every day for all that he provides. Let’s not forget how kind and merciful the Lord is, worthy of all praise.

Wealth, freedom or what counts finally?