Micha Jazz
Micha Jazz is Director of Resources at Waverley Abbey, UK.
Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armour so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Ephesians 6:13
It’s essential that when we get...
What are human beings that you should care for them? Psalm 8:4b
Maslow, in his hierarchy of needs, places care as priorities 1–3. They include our physiological and safety needs along with our need to be loved. Data detailing peoples’...
O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Psalm 8:9
The final words of the psalm repeat its opening. The key difference is that we have discovered more of God and ourselves through its verses. We no longer...
Put on all God’s armour so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. Ephesians 6:12
Armour appears an antiquated word. We think of medieval knights riding to war, on horseback. In reality, the...
We are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world. Ephesians 6:12
In our technological age of reason, such verses can strike a discordant note. Am I expected to believe in a world...
You gave them charge of everything you made, putting all things under their authority. Psalm 8:6
Many anguish over global imbalances. For some the inequality on our planet and in our society provides enough evidence to reject God. Yet, God...
What are mere mortals that you should think about them? Psalm 8:4a
God’s concerned for the entire human race. Yet, remarkably, each of us can know and enjoy personal friendship with God. Only God has this capacity to include everyone...
You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies and all who oppose you. Psalm 8:2
It was the cries of the infant Moses floating in a reed basket that won Pharaoh’s daughter’s heart. She...
Your glory is higher than the heavens. Psalm 8:1b
I note the word ‘glory’ is of uncertain origin. This is fitting for something that lies beyond our reach and comprehension as the heavens themselves. Glory indicates honour, splendour and fame....
O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Psalm 8:1a
The name of God is majestic; both beautiful and powerful. It commands our admiration, and while this is easily said, it’s not always evident in our lived experience....
