Men in suits...

Men in suits, dark suits, and blue ties by the looks of it. Seems that the world is ruled by men in suits.
One day, the world will be ruled by men in white robes. It's called righteousness, and the saints will be clothed in it and rule the earth for a thousand years. What a different earth that will be...Ruled by righteousness.

Think of everything that is terrible in the world today and imagine a world without it. Wow, what a place to be.

Personally, I'm ready. I've got my ticket and a place is reserved for me. It's guaranteed by the Holy Spirit too, so no government or recession can take it from me. Not the devil himself!

I wonder if you can say the same, with the same assurance that I have. If not, why don't you take a moment right now and say, "Lord Jesus, I come to You as a sinner and give my life into Your hands, knowing that You will take away my sin, and reserve a place for me in Your kingdom. Come and be Lord of my life. Amen."

If you prayed that from your heart you are now born again, with a ticket to heaven and the same guarantee that I have. Welcome to the Kingdom of God, saint.

Up on the hills

Every so often I 'feel' the need to spend some quality time with the Lord. The hills provide the perfect backdrop for this. I was up there the other day seeking the way forward when he reminded me of a scripture that had come to me earlier that morning. "I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me." "Yes," He said, "That includes paying the bills."

Isn't He amazing!

The Train Now Arriving At Platform 62...

Yes, it's another year already. My how they seem to fly. It only seems like last week that I was standing on the platform of the workingmen's club at the bottom of our road in Liverpool...Actually, I was 13 when that happened. Yep, 13 and playing a gig. By 15 I was doing 4 nights a week with Johnny Marlowe and the Whipcords!!!!! I wonder what happened to you guys, Johnny, Bobby, Chris and Michael? Trust you are all still alive and as well as I am.

In those days, I was always the youngest. I can remember two girls coming up to me and asking how old I was. When I said fifteen, the one poked the other in the ribs and said, "See, I told you he was!" Ah, days gone by.

So, this year has been somewhat varied. Ups and downs, nothing new there except some of the downs were really terrible. Don't need to go there now, but trust me, God is gracious and forgiving. Bless Him forevermore.

On the up side, I have seen an increase in faith, Bible reading and prayer. I make radio shows for Jonathan Conrathe, an anointed and mighty man of God. He was here a few months ago recording. He came on the train having had a bad accident which smashed his car. After the session he asked me to pray for him, which I am always glad to do as it starts him off and I get blessed. Well, we both let rip and I tell you every demon in the neighbourhood did a runner. It was such a powerful time of prayer...It was wonderful.

I had a breakout, (a breakthrough, but for me, a breakout) and since then, I've been on a higher plain with the Lord. I've seen answers to prayer both for myself and others, and God has challenged my faith to step out and test Him. This, I have done, and the result is sitting on my drive way; a shiny Mercedes car. Not a new one, but one that looks and drives like new. I tell you, I am so blessed I just have to share it with all who will listen. GOD IS GOOD AND HIS LOVE ENDURES FOREVER.

So, in a nut shell, that's my last year. I've had plenty of work on, and though it was in a recession, I had my best year ever. Even had to pay tax!!!!! Now, I'm looking forward to all He's going to do in the next one. It can only be exciting.

God bless,
Colin.

The Train Now Arriving At Platform 60!

No, it's not a big station, it's a big birthday! I've been riding this train for 6 decades now, and there's still a long way to go. I'm old enough now to not look back. There's a lot of stuff there that's best left behind. That's one of the real joys of being a Christian, you can look ahead. You probably won't see exactly what's coming, but you know that something exciting is on the way. That little word 'hope' is wonderful, "We have a hope that is steadfast and certain."

So, the tannoy announces, "The train now arriving at platform 60 is coming in on time and in one piece!" I praise my God daily for good health and the home He has provided for me over the years. He truly is faithful to His own and has been to me since I came to know Him aged 12. Even through the dark times and wilderness years He was always there, even though I didn't see Him...Wasn't looking, but He was there none the less.

And so, on to the future, whatever that might hold. One thing I can be sure of, we'll ride the rails together, my Lord and me, right on to eternity.

To Him be the glory,
Colin. Aged 59 and 9.999 tenths!