King of kings and Lord of lords
Rev 19:16

We reflect on some words from Psalm 46 –

God is our refuge and strength an ever present help in trouble. Therefore,  we will not fear … even though …. even if …..

There is a place where God resides, where the love of God flows, God is here, God, our fortress, is with us. We will not fall. Come and see …..

God says be still, be still and know that I am God.
Be still ….. be still and know ….. be still and know that I am I God ….

Gracious God, we will trust in You, we will trust in your goodness and love. Even when life doesn’t make sense,  Even though we don’t understand. We will choose trust in your goodness and love.

Jesus said ” peace I give to you, my own peace I leave with you, a peace the world cannot give, this is my gift to you.  So do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

Christ our King, our refuge, our strength, our fortress be with us.

Gracious God, as we prepare for the start of Advent next week and the church is ready for the first Christmas trees to arrive to go up this afternoon, we remember that Jesus, King of kings, King of love, came to be with us to help us and rescue us. Draw us close to You and fill us with your love. Amen.

Ruth Rushworth

Extracts from Psalm 46, John 14