15th April 2026

Washed

"But you were washed, . . . sanctified,

. . . justified in the name of the Lord Jesus

and by the Spirit of our God."

1 Corinthians 6:11 

Today's Bible Reading: Titus 3:3-7.

In 1 Corinthians 6, after Paul gives several examples of how disobedience against God leads to separation from Him, he says, “That is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ” (v 11). “Washed,” “sanctified,” “justified”—Three words that point to believers being forgiven and made right with God.

Titus 3:4–5 tells us more about this miraculous thing called salvation. “God our Saviour . . . saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth.” Our sin keeps us from God, but through faith in Christ Jesus, sin’s penalty is washed away. We become new creations (2 Corinthians 5:17), gain access to our heavenly Father (Ephesians 2:18), and are made clean (1 John 1:7). Christ alone provides what we need to be washed fully from our sins.

Prayer: Almighty God, I know I have sinned against You. And I know that the penalty for my sin is separation from You. Thank You for the salvation You have made possible and for drawing me close to You forever, through Christ Your Son. Amen.

14th April 2026

Only Once

"Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many."

Hebrews 9:28 

Today's Bible Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28.

There are three key points in today's text from Hebrews 9:28.

First, Christ's Sacrifice: The verse emphasizes that Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. This refers to Jesus' sacrificial death on the cross, where He took upon Himself the sins of humanity. The sacrifice of Christ is central to Christian belief, as it provides redemption and forgiveness for believers.

Second, Second Coming: The verse also mentions that Christ will appear a second time. This is a reference to the Second Coming of Christ, which is an event eagerly awaited by believers. The Second Coming is associated with the fulfilment of God's salvation plan and the establishment of His eternal kingdom.

Third, Apart from Sin: The verse states that when Christ appears the second time, it will be "apart from sin." This indicates that His second coming will not be for the purpose of dealing with sin or making atonement, as He has already accomplished that through His first coming and sacrifice. Instead, His return will bring salvation and the consummation of God's redemptive work.

These points highlight the importance of Christ's sacrifice, the hope of His second coming, and the assurance of salvation for those who eagerly wait for Him.

Prayer: Lord and God, I thank You for the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who bore my sins on the cross. As Your Church eagerly await His second coming, fill us with hope and anticipation. Help us to live in righteousness and be a light in this world. In Jesus name, Amen.

13th April 2026

Restoring Society

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,

he is a new creation."

2 Corinthians 5:17  

Today's Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21.

People never cease asking how to straighten out society’s warped thinking and restore value to culture. Some say the answers can be found in education: prove to people that crime doesn’t pay, that illicit sex is psychologically harmful, and that excessive drinking is injurious to the body and brain. Programmes of social and personal reform are launched continually, and while some are helped, it does not rid the world of evil.  

Others say that science is the answer, boasting of creating a clean bomb, a harmless cigarette (vapes); remedies to cure drug addicts. Science says it can tap the brain and alter human desires. 

But the Bible tells us a different story. It says we are possessed of a sinful, fallen nature which wars against us. Evil disguises itself as good. Evil is present to control and deceive us. We are not at peace with ourselves or with God. 

For this reason Jesus Christ endured the suffering of the cross, shed His blood to cover the sins of mankind, and then He conquered death to give us new life in Him. We are nothing without His salvation that will bring us into eternal life. 

Man without God is a contradiction, a paradox, a monstrosity. Man is totally inadequate. The Apostle Paul found the cure for his own violent, destructive disposition, not at the university (though he was highly educated); not in the culture of Greece (though he was highly cultured), but Paul humbled himself on the dusty road to Damascus when he heard the voice of the Lord calling out to him. Paul listened, obeyed, and followed, and Christ made him a new man. This is the same outcome for anyone who will call on the name of the Lord Jesus and be saved (Romans 10:13). 

Prayer: My Sovereign Lord God, help me not to conform to the ways and standards of the society around me, but rather, grant me the strengthen to live a godly life that is a witness for you. In Christ I ask. Amen.