The Word in Biggleswade

A brief reflection for a shortened service this Remembrance Sunday. Mike challenges us to think about remembering God’s goodness while we can. Remembering that God always takes us as we are. Actively focusing on the goodness of God, seeking His presence in all we do. We need to know that He is God and commit our ways to Him. Remember! Remembrance SundayEcclesiastes 12:1Mike SladenSunday 8th November Find out more about our church community at www.bbchurch.org.uk

In the latest of our explorations of Habakkuk, he reacts in prayer to the challenging message of God. Habakkuk doesn’t panic or despair – his terror is matched by his faith in the power and holiness of God. He looks back at what God has done in the past. For his people down the ages. He prays that God will bring change but do so while showing mercy to those he changes. Today we too need to get serious about prayer – for His Kingdom to come and for His light to shine in our lives and communities - and coming together to pray for revival. Lord do what you did then with us! Habakkuk #6Habakkuk 3:1-2Martin CeaserSunday 1st November Find out more about our church community at www.bbchurch.org.uk

As we continue our series on Habakkuk, Martin explores the warnings and reassurances that God gives his people. The prophet shares the woes of God for those that refuse to live by faith – in this context it was the Babylonians but it also applies to anyone who doesn’t live by faith in Christ. Evil, idolatry and oppression are among the subject of these woes but we know that God is in control. These words are warning for those who choose to ignore God, encouragement for those who are suffering and a demonstration of God’s amazing love in Jesus. Habakkuk #5Habakkuk 2:6-20Martin CeaserSunday 25th October Find out more about our church community at ⁠www.bbchurch.org.uk

In the latest of this short series on Habakkuk, we reflect together on God’s second response to his people. Habakkuk is challenged to wait on God and listen for his word. God tells him to write it down, which is unusual given the oral culture of the day, and share it widely. In our instant culture, we’re not good at waiting. But it’s only through the (spiritual) discipline of waiting that we can truly grow in our faith. Like Habakkuk we are challenged to wait for his promise, write it down and share it far and wide! Are you ready to grow in faith and to be his herald this week? Habakkuk #4Habakkuk 2:2-5Martin CeaserSunday 18th October Find out more about our church community at www.bbchurch.org.uk

This week Cliff helps us return to the story of Habakkuk – the prophet who spoke to the Lord on behalf of the people of Judah in challenging and uncertain times. Habakkuk demonstrates both his knowledge of God and his trust in God too, approaching him with earnest humility. Why would God allow the treacherous Babylonians to prosper at the expense of his beloved people? Like Habakkuk we must remember who God is, even when he seems silent and absent. Take a step back. Look for the Lord’s answer. If we can’t understand God’s actions, we can always remember his good and loving character. Habakkuk #3Habakkuk 1:12-17Cliff AndrewsSunday 11th October Find out more about our church community at www.bbchurch.org.uk