With Bishop David McClay. Luke 24:36–53. The Church is charged with continuing the work of proclamation in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Day 39
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 24:1–35. The last chapter in Luke, but the Gospel is still the power of God to change lives. We are entrusted with the message ‘Christ is Risen!’
Day 38
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 23:26–56. Luke takes us to the cross where justice, love and mercy meet and the salvation of the whole world is accomplished.
Day 37
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 22:66 to 23:25. Jesus, a sinless saviour, suffered in our place so that guilty sinners like you and me could go free. We are truly thankful.
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Day 36
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 22:24–65. Faithfulness to Jesus is never straightforward. May we run the race, may we keep the faith, may we finish well.
Day 35
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 21:37 to 22:23. We can forget too easily what Jesus did for us on the cross. Let us take every opportunity to avail of the sacrament of Holy Communion.
Day 34
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 21:5–36. Jesus looks beyond the darkness of the cross to the end of the ages when he will return. Let us be a witnessing, watchful and prayerful Church. A people of hope.
Day 33
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 20:41 to 21:4. Jesus recognises the real faith of the poor widow in her sacrificial giving. Let us be people of genuine faith and integrity.
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Day 32
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 20:27–40. We can be confident that those who die in Christ will rise to everlasting life. Make that choice today.
Day 31
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 20:1–26. The Pharisees try to trap Jesus. The central issue for them and for us is the Lordship of Christ.
Day 30
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 19:11–48. As Jesus enters Jerusalem for the last time, he weeps over the city. May we weep over the needs of our communities, humbly following and proclaiming Christ, the Saviour of the world.
Day 29
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 18:18 to 19:10. Not one of us is righteous but no one, rich or poor, is outside of God’s mercy. Jesus still changes lives today.
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Day 28
With Bishop David MClay. Luke 18:15–17. “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the Kingdom of God.” We must pass on the faith to the next generation.
Day 27
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 17:20 to 18:14. The kingdom of God will be fully revealed when Jesus returns. Meanwhile, the Church is called to do the works of his kingdom.
Day 26
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 17:1–19. May our lives be characterised by humility, strong faith, and hearts that are grateful for the kindness and mercy of God.
Day 25
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 16. Jesus talks about money in all four Gospels. Let us handle our money in ways that please and honour God.
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Day 24
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 15. Jesus still draws to himself those who have gone away from him. Now is the time for the church to search out men, women, and children and bring them home to Jesus Christ.
Day 23
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 14:1–35. Jesus is throwing a party and everyone is invited. We are challenged to be tender hearted and welcoming to the outsider and the poor.
Day 22
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 13:31–35. Jesus needs courageous followers and a courageous Church. Holy Spirit, fill us, that we may proclaim Christ with boldness.
Day 21
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 12:1 to 13:30. We must live prepared for Jesus’ return, examining every aspect of our lives before God and investing for eternity.
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Day 20
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 11:37–54. Jesus visits the home of a Pharisee where he challenges sham religion. Jesus is still looking for hearts that love him. Give him your heart today.
Day 19
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 11:1–36. The Lord’s Prayer, a model for our praying. Lord teach us, teach your Church, how to pray.
Day 18
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 10:38 –11:4. Jesus is invited to the home of Martha and Mary. Devotion to God and the dedication of our lives to his service are at the centre of what it means to follow Jesus.
Day 17
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 10:13–37. The Parable of the Good Samaritan. Hands–on loving and caring is costly, but radical disciples are willing to pay the price. Who is my neighbour?
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Day 16
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 9:28–10:12. The Transfiguration. This should be the Church’s declaration, “Jesus is the Son of God, listen to him!” In our parishes let us rise to the challenge of making the name and the love of God powerfully known.
Day 15
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 8:22 – 9:27. Jesus is committed to seeing his disciples and his Church equipped for ministry. He uses us in our weakness.
Day 14
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 8:22–56. Jesus demonstrates his power to deal with the forces of evil. We need to rediscover our confidence in the power of the Gospel to change lives.
Day 13
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 8:1–21 and The Parable of the Sower. Let’s sow widely and get out on the road with the message of Jesus.
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Day 12
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 7. Jesus is patient, loving and kind with those who doubt. He invites us to grow in our believing and increase in our trusting.
Day 11
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 5:33 – 6:49. Let us live lives that are nourished by the grace of God, filled by the Holy Spirit of God and transformed by the power of God.
Day 10
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 4:38 – 5:32. In Jesus’ ministry we see both miracles and mission. As the church, we are called to the same pattern.
Day 9
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 4:14–30. As followers of Jesus and as churches, “We get to keep what we give away”.
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Day 8
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 3:23 – 4:13. Jesus is tempted in the wilderness but at every turn chooses the way of the cross. Don’t compromise on what God calls sin.
Day 7
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 3. What a wonderful message was proclaimed by John the Baptist and what a privilege to respond!
Day 6
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 2. The Church must treasure every generation. Simeon and Anna, in old age a poor but godly and prophetic couple, leave behind a legacy of faith.
Day 5
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 2. The miraculous features a lot in Luke’s gospel. If we reject the supernatural we reject large parts of the Bible. Believe today in the God of miracles!
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Day 4
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 1:57–80. Today we read Zechariah’s song, the Benedictus. and remember that all people can be saved. Confess your sins to God today and he will forgive you.
Day 3
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 1:25–56. Mary, who is to become the mother of Jesus, sings a beautiful song of trust and surrender. Make sure that today you believe and trust in Jesus, who is the Christ.
Day 2
With Bishop David McClay. Luke 1:5–24, 67–80. We meet Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth and hear the precious promise of a longed–for child. Let’s treasure the children among us and help them to enter into fullness of life in Christ.
Day 1
On this Ash Wednesday we join Bishop David for the first in his Lent series for 2022, A fresh LUKE. Luke 1:1–4. The gospel writer believes that the story of Jesus is certain truth and can be passed on with confidence.
