Aromas...

Not long ago, I was on holiday and enjoying some high street browsing, when I decided to pop into a book shop. As soon as I walked in my nose was assaulted by a terrible odour! 🤢Despite learning that every book was being given away for free, I hovered by the door, wondering if the potential free book was worth enduring the smell! Gingerly I speedily scanned a few shelves, exiting as quickly as I could.

A day or two later, I had a short, strange dream, and perceived the Lord was telling me I had a stinky attitude toward a particular situation with which I was struggling and praying for help. 😕I warred within myself and it dawned on me that my attitude could well be delaying the heavenly help I sought! 🤔

I was reminded of the story of Naaman in Second Kings chapter 5. Naaman was high up in the army, but he suffered from leprosy. Upon learning that there was a possibility of healing in Israel, he journeyed from his home, eventually arriving at the door of the prophet Elisha with an entourage, and expectations for a dramatic healing ceremony. When instead he received instructions from a mere servant to bathe in a river, he was insulted and became livid with rage!😡

Thank God his servants talked him into following the advice and he miraculously received his healing. Had he persisted in his arrogant attitude, he would have stayed with his incurable condition and endured the resulting pain and isolation.🤒

Brothers and sisters, sometimes that arrogant, hostile or bitter attitude you may so strongly be able to justify may in fact be blocking the very blessing you are praying for. 👀Similar to the bookshop I visited, could it be that your attitude may be the cause of a foulness in the spiritual atmosphere around you, thereby keeping your blessing from coming in?🤔

O for God’s grace to help us hear Him day by day.🙏😔

Verses of the month: 2 Corinthians 2:15

“For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved..”

Upcoming speakers:

👉 Sunday 10th August - 11am Morning Service- Speaker - Maureen Moore

👉 Sunday 17th August - 11am Morning Service- Speaker - Joyce Mensa

Please note there will be no evening service on the above dates.

God bless you and we look forward to seeing you then.

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Located on McDermott road, we are 5-10 minutes walk from Peckham Rye Train Station, or 10 mins walk from the Nigel Road bus stop on Peckham Rye ( Buses 343, 12 etc).

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