Going on holiday - a wonderful feeling!

Many of you will now be on holiday. It's a great feeling to be off but often anticipation of the holiday is half of the enjoyment. I always look forward to going on holiday. For weeks and often months I dream of the mornings when I don't need to be up at the crack of dawn, when I can have lie in (and not feel guilty), when I can read my book and not think 'O no, look at the time' I'd better get to sleep'. Then the holiday comes and goes in a flash and it's back to 'brass tacks' (I don't know where the saying came from but I know what it means!).

I really enjoy my holidays. I like the time to reflect, meet my friends, discuss 'everything under the sun', eat, read, walk and doing lots of other things as well. The Bible teaches the principle of 'taking time out'. The Lord Jesus told his disciples to 'come apart' and 'rest a while'. When God made the earth he rested on the 'seventh day'. It all adds up to the fact that we need to time to think, reflect, rest and enjoy the results of what we have been busy doing.

Do you take time out? Or is time to think and reflect wasted time in your reckoning?

I encourage you to take some time to think. Think about life, why we are here? What is it all about? Ask the dangerous questions! Read the Bible (the Word of God) and discover God who has the answers.

God made us!

We will meet him one day!

He sent his Son, Jesus, into the world so that we could get to know Him.

He understands that our sin and disobedience bars us from knowing Him personally. Like a good Father He holds us to account for our wrongdoing but unlike most, He is willing to pardon our sin because His Son, Jesus, took the punishment for us when he died on the cross.

Take time out today and learn the truth about you and your life. Read and thing about John 3:16 in the Bible, turn from your sin and trust the Lord Jesus for salvation.

John 3:16 says  "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life"

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A new lifeboat station

 

 

At Anstruther in Fife, a new lifeboat station is being built with a new slipway to facilitate launching. Seven lifeboats have been stationed there since 1865, the latest being the Kingdom of Fife from 1991 to 2024. It was a Mersey class boat, but reaching the end of its operational life, it has been replaced by a Shannon class vessel, the beautiful, 13-47 Robert and Catherine Steen which arrived just over a year ago. It is superior in many ways, upgraded throughout and with a top speed of 25 knots. 

 

However, it is too big to fit inside the existing boathouse. So, at a cost of around £100,000, this new facility will be an all-round improvement for the benefit of the volunteer crew and for accommodating and launching the lifeboat to respond to emergency calls for help at sea.

 

“Saving lives at sea” has become a familiar slogan for the RNLI, and indeed that is its mission. Since its foundation in 1824 its crews have saved over 140,000 lives, some in the most difficult and dangerous conditions. Probably very few of us have had to call on them, but those who have, and have been rescued, are overwhelmingly grateful.

Through the Bible in 66 Days - 1 Kings

The book of 1st Kings, a detailed account of the history of the kings of Israel and Judah, is not just a collection of facts. It spans the period from the reign of the second King, David, to the times of Ahab and Jehoshaphat, covering a significant period of approximately 118 to 125 years. This historical context is not just crucial, it's a bridge that connects us to the biblical narrative, giving us a deeper understanding and a sense of belonging.

After the monarchy was established, the United Kingdom endured for 120 years before it began to break apart. This period is significant as it marks the peak of Israel's political unity under the rule of Saul, David, and Solomon. Saul, the first king, reigned for 40 years, followed by David, and then Solomon. These three kings, each reigning for 40 years, played crucial roles in shaping the nation's history. However, it is disheartening to note that two of them failed miserably, ultimately leading to the kingdom's eventual division.

The message of the book is a testament to the enduring character of Jehovah, the sovereign ruler of Israel. It underscores that He blesses obedience, punishes disobedience, and forgives those who repent. This timeless lesson is for us all to learn, as it reveals the unchanging character of God. It's a reminder that we can know God personally through His Son, Jesus Christ.