Mathew 5:14-16<\/strong> You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Thank You Jesus for the twenty eight precious souls You drew to Yourself. I am constantly in awe of Your beauty, in all Your works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In yet another example of Christ’s love, He drew these fine young men, into His arms. My new brothers in Christ. At first they weren’t too sure, about me, but the power of the Holy Spirit touched them mightily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Brothers Tama, Tawhiao and Shannon believed in the gospel message in Christ and they all accepted Him into their Hearts. They were filled with joy as Christ filled their temples. All glory to Jesus. Amen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Exodus 30:44.<\/strong> Then the cloud covered the tabernacle of meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle.<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n In another divine appointment, I was witnessing outside a Salvation Army shop, when brother Phil and wife, from Christchurch C3 Church, popped out around the corner. At first I didn’t recognise him and offered him a tract. He then said I know you, and I instantly recognised him, Hilarious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brother Phil a servant of Christ, passionately outreaches in Christchurch, with free barbecues, feeding the many hungry street people, praise God. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We thank You Father God for all Your tender mercy and outstretched hand to the poor and weak. Thank You Jesus for Your precious blood, that heals, delivers and saves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Psalm 23:1-6.<\/strong> The Lord is my shepherd; Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; Thank you for joining us here, you are welcome to leave a comment if you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n God bless you all in the mighty name of Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Paul<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can navigate to our SFC YouTube channel by clicking here: www.youtube.com\/@ServantsinChrist<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n ____________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n About Motueka<\/strong><\/strong>…<\/p>\n\n\n\n Motueka<\/strong> is a town in the South Island<\/a> of New Zealand, close to the mouth of the Motueka River<\/a> on the western shore of Tasman Bay<\/a>. It is the second largest in the Tasman Region<\/a>, with a population of 8,290 as of June 2025.[4]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n The surrounding district has a number of apple<\/a>, pear<\/a>, and kiwifruit<\/a> orchards<\/a>, as well as growing a variety of specialised crops such as hops<\/a>. The area formerly served as the main centre of tobacco<\/a> growing in New Zealand until the early 1980s.[5]<\/a><\/sup> A number of small vineyards<\/a> have also been developed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nearby beaches (such as Kaiteriteri<\/a> and M\u0101rahau<\/a>) are very popular with holidaymakers, and the area around Motueka has one of the country’s highest annual sunshine-hour indices.[6]<\/a><\/sup> Riwaka<\/a> lies 4.8 km north of Motueka via State Highway 60<\/a> and Nelson<\/a> is 41.7 km to the east of Motueka via State Highway 60 and State Highway 6<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Motueka, as one of the nearest towns to the Abel Tasman<\/a> and Kahurangi National Parks<\/a>, has become the base of many tourism ventures, as well as in Nelson Lakes National Park<\/a>, and in other recreational areas. Extensive limestone<\/a> cave<\/a> systems (including Harwoods Hole<\/a> in the T\u0101kaka Hill<\/a> area north of Motueka) attract cavers and rock climbers. Sea kayaking<\/a>, tramping<\/a>, and canyoning<\/a> now attract many thousands of visitors each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many artists live in the area around Motueka, especially potters<\/a> and reggae<\/a> musicians. The Riverside Community<\/a>, in nearby Lower Moutere<\/a>, is a pacifist<\/a> intentional community<\/a>. Founded in the 1940s, it is New Zealand’s oldest cooperative living community.[7]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/soulsforchrist.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260212_151140-scaled-e1771204421493.jpg\")
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I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.<\/mark><\/em>
He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name\u2019s sake.<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I will fear no evil;
For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup runs over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
Forever.<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n