On Sunday we enter into the most Holy of weeks in the Christian calendar, from Palm Sunday to Easter morning we follow Jesus as he makes his way to the Cross and beyond. This means that our Lenten journey together is coming to an end. And so this will be the last post for the time being. I have enjoyed walking the Jesus road with you, and have been grateful for all the the times of reflection and prayers we have shared along the way. Matthew 17:22-23 Jesus Predicts His Death

Reading : Numbers 4: 16 OIL FOR WORSHIP “Eleazar son of Aaron the priest shall have charge of the oil for the light, the fragrant incense............, and the anointing oil.” Oil has had role in worship since biblical times. Oil for worship kept the light burning in the temple. Oil in worship anoints the people for service. Oil for worship makes the light visible to worshiper and outsiders alike. Oil for worship is precious and vital, and so in Scripture one person is given t

Reading : James 5:13-18 HEALING OIL “Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. Are any of you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord.” Christians speak a lot about the power of prayer. We say often to people, “we will hold you in prayer,” or “I will pray for you” Sometimes we discuss our prayer life with others, confessing our str

Reading : Luke 10:25-37 OIL OF COMPASSION “But a Samaritan while travelling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them.” No matter how many times I hear this story; I can’t help but be moved by the physicality of the Samaritan. The priest and Levite remove themselves out of eyesight of the man left for dead literally distancing themselves for his plight. However, the Samaritan gets clo