Micha Jazz
Micha Jazz is Director of Resources at Waverley Abbey, UK.
Luke 2:4–20 ‘I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today... a Saviour has been born...’ (vv10–11)
The long wait for a Messiah began at the beginning. When Abraham was promised a descendant who...
Matthew 1:18–23 ‘The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel… “God with us”.’ (v23)
For the avoidance of controversy, pick your own favourite football team, and imagine them playing in a cup...
Luke 1:67–79 ‘To rescue us from the hand of our enemies, and to enable us to serve him without fear…’ (v74)
In many parts of the world, it is illegal for Christians to worship God or share their faith. To...
Luke 1:46–56 ‘He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble.’ (v52)
In June 2023, two tragedies occurred at sea. Five people died in Titan, a submersible designed to explore the wreckage of the Titanic.
Millions...
Luke 1:39–45 ‘She exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear!”’ (v42)
Anyone who faces uncertainty in life needs an Elizabeth by their side. Before Mary had to face the music with Joseph and...
Luke 1:18–23,57–66 ‘“His name is John.” Immediately his mouth was opened... and he began to speak, praising God.’ (vv63–64)
When God says something good about you, you should believe it. That seems obvious. And yet so many of us struggle...
Luke 1:5–17 ‘He will bring back many of the people of Israel to the Lord... in the spirit and power of Elijah…’ (vv16–17)
If Jesus were to return tomorrow, would you be ready for Him? This is a fairly terrifying...
Isaiah 42:1–7 ‘Here is my servant... I will put my Spirit on him, and he will bring justice to the nations.’ (v1)
The experience of auditioning for a primary school play used to be very intimidating. The speaking parts were...
Ezekiel 34:1–16 `I myself will search for my sheep and look after them.’ (v11)
All leadership involves power. As Lord Acton famously said, ‘Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.’
A recent study, reported in The Atlantic, showed that...
Jeremiah 31:15–25 ‘Restrain your voice from weeping… Your children will return to their own land.’ (vv16–17)
Have you ever been in a situation where you felt stuck, with no escape? It could be where you’re living, a frustrating job, or...
