Luke Powell Daily Devotions

Psalm 1 (Mon): friends but not partners

July 06, 2020 03:00 - 1 minute - 1.78 MB

The Psalmist tells us to watch who we associate with... but then Jesus was known as a "friend of sinners". Let's be friends of all, but avoid partnering with those who leads us in the wrong ways.

Bill Wilson 2 (Fri): a Christ-like life

July 03, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.47 MB

Even while he was alive, people who knew Bill Wilson spoke of him with the same respect and kindness you usually only hear at funerals. Such was his character of Christ-like love and deep faith. Be inspired by him today.

Bill Wilson 2 (Thurs): All is well

July 02, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.06 MB

Bill Wilson died on an adventure gone wrong. When he realised he would never make it home, he wrote some moving letters to those he loved, ensuring them that "all is well". His faith in Christ gave him great peace, even in the face of death.

Bill Wilson 2 (Wed): the power of a smile

July 01, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.16 MB

When times were tough on the adventures that Bill Wilson went on, his faith enabled him to still find joy. Much like Paul, who said "rejoice always!" Are we able to show the joy of Christ to others, even when things aren't going our way?

Bill Wilson 2 (Tues): Joy in small things

June 30, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.28 MB

Today Bill Wilson reminds us that joy is not only found in bigger and more extravagant things, but in small blessings.

Bill Wilson 2 (Mon): using your time wisely

June 29, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.37 MB

Bill Wilson was said to live 3 days to everybody else's 1! Are we using our time wisely like he did?

Bill Wilson (Fri): using what you have for God

June 26, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.27 MB

Bill Wilson was a great artist, and saw his talent as his way of sharing God's love. What gifts and talents do you have? Are you using them to point others to God?

Bill Wilson (Thur): God in nature

June 25, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MB

Bill Wilson was a nature lover - preferring to meet God under the sky than in a church! Let's remember that God is God wherever it is we are.

Bill Wilson (Wed): Faith must be practical

June 24, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.11 MB

Some words from Bill Wilson remind us that our beliefs and doctrines mean little if they are not lived out practically. Are we Christ-followers on paper only?

Bill Wilson (Tues): a hard school

June 23, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MB

When Bill Wilson went through difficult times, he could see them as opportunities for learning. Is this tough season in our lives teaching us and growing us?

Bill Wilson (Mon): actions louder than words

June 22, 2020 03:00 - 1 minute - 1.79 MB

Inspiration from explorer, doctor and Christ-follower Bill Wilson. The people around him could tell of his devotion Christ without him even speaking of it. Is the same true of you and I?

Here I Am To Worship (Fri): how much it cost...

June 19, 2020 03:00 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MB

Reflections on Tim Hughes' worship song. When you look at the cross, you are looking at the price tag of our salvation. It cost God the life of His precious Son. This salvation is a free gift for all - but Dietrich Bonhoeffer reminds us that while free, it is still costly.

Here I Am To Worship (Thurs): You're altogether lovely...

June 18, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MB

Reflections on Tim Hughes' song. What do we do in response to a God who is thoroughly, completely, altogether lovely and worthy? We bow down in worship.

Here I Am To Worship (Wed): all for love's sake

June 17, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.49 MB

Reflections on Tim Hughes' classic song. Hughes wrote this song in response to reading Philippians 2, which says that Jesus humbled himself, giving up his divine glory in heaven to die on a cross. Why did he do it? He did it all for love's sake... Can we say that we too do what we do "all for love's sake"?

Here I Am To Worship (Tues): King of all days...

June 16, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MB

Reflections on Tim Hughes' famous song. God is our servant King! He was King from the very first day of creation... He will be King every day until the end... but most importantly, is He your King today?

Here I Am To Worship (Mon): light of the world...

June 15, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.74 MB

Reflections on Tim Hughes' famous song. The first verse reminds us that no matter what darkness we face in the world, Jesus is our light, opening our eyes to his beauty and presence.

Holy Spirit as Counsellor (Fri): He challenges

June 12, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.17 MB

When the Spirit speaks, it is rarely without a challenge. Be careful what you wish for! If you wish to hear the Spirit's counsel, don't be surprised if the message that comes is a challenging one.

Holy Spirit as Counsellor (Thurs): He speaks through people

June 11, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.1 MB

Even though we have the manual, sometimes we just don't understand what it says. Sometimes we need others to help us discern the Spirit's counsel. Do you have people in your life who help you do this? Really, this is what the church family is all about.

Holy Spirit as Counsellor (Wed): He speaks through His Word

June 10, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.28 MB

If you want to hear the Spirit's counsel, the best place to look is in the Bible. God has given us the manual - let's use it!

Holy Spirit as Counsellor (Tues): He speaks in strange ways

June 09, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.61 MB

God sometimes talks in strange ways - as he did to me just last week. Today, a lesson from Bruce Almighty and a reminder to keep our eyes and ears open!

Holy Spirit as Counsellor (Mon): He listens

June 08, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.19 MB

How is the Holy Spirit a counsellor? He is a patient listener.

Holy Spirit prayers (Fri): pray for me

June 05, 2020 03:00 - 1 minute - 1.52 MB

On days when you just don't know what to pray anymore, how about trying "Holy Spirit pray for me"? Because as Romans 8:26 says, when we have no words, the Spirit intercedes for us.

Holy Spirit prayers (Thus): Convict me

June 04, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.39 MB

David prayed that God would search his heart and reveal any offensive things within him. Would you have the courage to pray the same thing? Ask the Holy Spirit to convict you today, that you might turn from the sins you don't know are hurting you.

Holy Spirit prayers (Wed): Comfort me

June 03, 2020 03:00 - 1 minute - 1.61 MB

The Spirit of God is our great comforter, helping us cope with difficult times. Whatever it is you might be going through, stop and pray "Holy Spirit, comfort me" throughout the day, and as you do, may you be reminded that God is as close to you as the air you are breathing.

Holy Spirit prayers (Tues): lead me

June 02, 2020 03:00 - 1 minute - 1.61 MB

It is said that as a ship is moved through the water by wind in its sails, so the biblical writers were inspired by the Spirit’s leading. Can we say the same of God's work in our lives? Today, pray "Holy Spirit lead me" follow where the Spirit sends you.

Holy Spirit Prayers (Mon): Fill me

June 01, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.21 MB

As many South Africans return to the workplace after lockdown, we need the filling of the Holy Spirit more than even! Will you pray "fill me" throughout the day, and rely on the Spirit for your strength and joy?

Wesley's Life (Fri): the world

May 29, 2020 03:00 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MB

One of John Wesley's most famous statements is "I look upon all the world as my parish!" Today Rev. Tim Attwell challenges us not to live in a religious bubble, but to follow in Wesley's footsteps in sharing God in all situations and cirumstances.

Wesley's Life (Thurs): Georgia - a failure

May 28, 2020 03:00 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MB

While Wesley may seem like a spiritual superhero, let's remember that he also dealt with failure. A disastrous mission trip to Georgia made him question even his own salvation. Today Roxanne Steyn from Bedfordview Methodist Church reminds us even when we fail, God is at work in us.

Wesley's Life (Wed): Oxford - a group of disciples

May 27, 2020 03:00 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MB

Wesley's time at Oxford certainly shaped him in many ways, as Rev. Ralph Afghan from Coronation Avenue Methodist shows us today. It was there that the Wesley brothers formed the "Holy Club", which - while mocked by some - formed them and many others for deep discipleship. Let us remember the importance of accountability in small groups, and let us not fear the mocking words of those who don't understand the ways of Jesus!

Wesley's Life (Tues): Epworth - a fire

May 26, 2020 03:00 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MB

As a young boy living with his family in Epworth, John Wesley nearly lost his life in a fire. Rev. Lea Marumo from North Rand Methodist Church joins us today to remind us that even in the fires of life, our mighty God is with us.

Wesley's Life (Mon): Aldersgate - a warmed heart

May 25, 2020 03:00 - 3 minutes - 3.18 MB

The pivotal moment in John Wesley's life came one evening at a church meeting in Aldersgate - and as the Spirit filled him, nothing would ever be the same. Rev. Pete Veysie from George Methodist Church reminds us that we too can have an "warmed heart" moment like Wesley did.

Wesley's Ways (Fri): preferential option for the poor

May 22, 2020 03:00 - 4 minutes - 3.8 MB

John Wesley worked tirelessly to help the poor in his day. Today Deacon Quinton De Beer from Northfield Methodist challenges us to act on behalf of the less fortunate - not only because God calls us to, but also for our own growth in grace.

Wesley's Ways (Thurs): Life in Community

May 21, 2020 03:00 - 4 minutes - 4.28 MB

John Wesley knew that Christians need other Christians. Today Rev. Hilton Volkwyn from Benoni Methodist Church teaches on Wesley's system of small groups, and how we are always stronger when we do life together in community.

Wesley's Ways (Wed): Born in song

May 20, 2020 03:00 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MB

Methodism was born in song! Rev. Rowan Rogers from Newton Park Methodist Church shares today on the power of singing and music in the early Methodist movement, and in our churches today.

Wesley's Ways (Tues): scriptural holiness

May 19, 2020 03:00 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MB

John Wesley was passionate about "spreading scriptural holiness throughout the land". Today Rev. Raymond Keet from Krugersdorp Methodist Church shares on what this means: avoiding harm, doing good, and attending the ordinances of God.

Wesley's Ways (Mon): disciplined spirituality

May 18, 2020 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.92 MB

John Wesley was convinced that a vital spirituality was always a disciplined one! Today Rev. Trevor Hudson reminds us that the words "disciple" and "discipline" go together, and that by adopting certain spiritual disciplines we place ourselves before God, allowing his transforming love to flow into our lives.

Susanna Wesley: a woman ahead of her time

May 15, 2020 03:00 - 4 minutes - 3.72 MB

In an age where women could "think much but speak little", Susanna Wesley stands out. Today Rev. Faith Whitby of Aldersgate Methodist Church Glenhazel gives us three reasons that Susanna was ahead of her time.

Susanna Wesley: a woman of compassionate care

May 14, 2020 03:00 - 3 minutes - 3.48 MB

Rev. Terry Booysen from Penryn College in Nelspruit joins us today, to show how Susanna Wesley's life reminds us of the power of the Christian home, and the call on each of our lives to teach and model a life of faith to the next generation.

Susanna Wesley: a woman of strength

May 13, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.47 MB

Susanna Wesley lived a difficult life. What was the secret of her strength? Rev. Dawn Brown from Witfield Methodist Church shares on how Susanna found strength "under her apron" in special times with God.

Susanna Wesley: a woman of devotion

May 12, 2020 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MB

Rev. Louise Wernich from Northfield Methodist Church joins us today to share how Susanna Wesley embodied Jesus' words to "seek first the kingdom of God". She was a person of great devotion - let's learn from her and follow her example today.

Susanna Wesley: the blessing of a Mother

May 11, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.02 MB

John Wesley and his mother had a special relationship - and it seems she had a stronger influence on his spiritual life than his minister father did. Be grateful for your mother today!

The Inclusive Wesley (Fri): all can be saved to the UTTERMOST

May 08, 2020 03:00 - 3 minutes - 3.11 MB

Rev. Angus Kelly is with us today to explain Wesley's "Christian perfection" - not a state of sinlessness, but a state of perfect love for God and for others. Let us press on to achieve this perfection each day.

The Inclusive Wesley (Thurs): all can KNOW they are saved

May 07, 2020 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MB

Rev. Ron Robertson joins today to teach us Wesley's wonderful view on assurance. In a pivotal moment in his own life, Wesley came to know that even HE was loved and saved by God, and this changed everything for him. May you and I find the same assurance in the saving love of God today.

The Inclusive Wesley (Wed): all CAN to be saved

May 06, 2020 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MB

Rev. Wesley Olivier from Pretoria North Methodist Church joins me today, to teach us that all CAN be saved. Wesley was a firm believer that God's grace is available to all people, but not all choose to respond to it. Will you respond to His loving call today? Whoever you are and whatever you've done, He is willing to welcome you with love.

The Inclusive Wesley (Tues): all NEED to be saved

May 05, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.66 MB

Rev. Ralph Yelverton joins to teach us the first "all" in Methodism - that all people need salvation. Wesley himself discovered that his devout and disciplined Christian life could never "earn" God's love. He needed to be saved - as do each you and I!

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