Day 9: Redeemer
Please light the candle at a convenient time and then take time to think about the name of Jesus for today which is Redeemer.
This name for Jesus helps us to recognise that we have been rescued from a life apart from God. A person in the Bible (Book of Job) who was going through a tough time (recorded in chapter 19 verse 25) recognised that:
This name for Jesus helps us to recognise that we have been rescued from a life apart from God. A person in the Bible (Book of Job) who was going through a tough time (recorded in chapter 19 verse 25) recognised that:
'I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth.'
Here Job saw that despite all his troubles the living God would always be near to him, and Jesus stands alongside us as well.
To explore this more you may like to read in The Jesus Storybook Bible, “The Forgiving Prince” (page 76-83) or watch a video of the story below
Prayer: Loving God you invite all of us to come closer to you. We pray that you would give me courage to move towards you. Amen.
Activity: Take time to think of someone who has been important to you this year and give thanks for them.
Activity: Take time to think of someone who has been important to you this year and give thanks for them.
If you can, pray also for Shirley Infant School, who are using our building again today.