In God’s Hands

[This reflection by David Makanjuola was published in the weekly news bulletin of Horley Baptist Church, 12/Jul/2026]

When Jesus was on earth, He often taught large groups of people. On one occasion, the crowd numbered over 5,000 people. He noticed that they were tired and hungry and asked his disciples to sort out food for them. His disciples couldn’t believe He had asked them to do this. How could they find enough food, and even if they did, how could they afford to buy the food to feed more than 5,000 people?
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Artificial Intelligence or Authoritative Inspiration?

[A ‘Tuesday Challenge‘ originally prepared for the congregation of Horley Baptist Church during July 2026]

By way of a one-off experiment I asked AI the question: “What would be a suitable topic for a reflection during next week?” It suggested that I should look at the words of Jesus as recorded in the Biblical book of Matthew, chapter 11.

‘Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.’
Matthew 11 v28-30 [NIVUK]

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A Hot Topic

[A ‘Tuesday Challenge‘ originally prepared for the congregation of Horley Baptist Church during June 2026]

And when the south wind blows, you say, “It’s going to be hot,” and it is.
Luke 12 v55 [NIVUK]

In the northern hemisphere the longest daily period of daylight hours has passed and, although we may not notice it yet, the evenings are starting their slow transition to winter darkness.
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What If I’m Not Good Enough?

[This reflection by Dazz Jones was published in the weekly news bulletin of Horley Baptist Church, 28/Jun/2026]

If you learn something early enough, it can take you further than you ever imagined.

One lesson I’ve had to learn is this: trust God with what you have, and He can lead you into more than you could have planned.
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Problems, or Opportunities?

[A ‘Tuesday Challenge‘ originally prepared for the congregation of Horley Baptist Church during June 2026]

The Israelites ate manna for forty years, until they came to a land that was settled; they ate manna until they reached the border of Canaan.
Exodus 16 v35 [NIVUK]

Last week we looked at some ‘postcards’ that showed the progress of the Children of Israel as they journeyed from Egypt to Canaan, as recorded in Numbers chapter 33. Closer examination reveals that the list of locations is not so dry as a journey in the wilderness might suggest.
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It’s Time For Me To Boast

[This reflection by Michael Goble was published in the weekly news bulletin of Horley Baptist Church, 21/Jun/2026]

A few Sundays ago I read these words from our Father God in the Bible. “For [My] power is being perfected [and is completed and shows itself most effectively] in [your] weakness”. And Paul added, “Therefore, I will all the more gladly boast in my weaknesses so that the power of Christ [may completely enfold me and] may dwell in me.” (2 Corinthians 12 v9 AMP) What hit me most was that if I was open and boasted about my weaknesses would I then be vulnerable to others about my shortcomings?
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