Rev. Luke Powell Daily Devotions

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

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

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 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.

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?

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?

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?

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.

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.

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"?

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?

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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 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 unde...