16th August 2026

Responsibility of Discipleship

"For even when we were with you, we commanded you this:

If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat."

2 Thessalonians 3:10

Today's Bible Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-13.

The text before us today, is I believe, not only about secular work, although it is good and right to have a good attitude to our secular work. I believe more importantly, that 2 Thessalonians 3:10, is about our work for the Lord. One of the Christian’s responsibilities in following Christ is to have a new attitude toward work. So many young people want Christ without responsibility. The Lord Jesus was not a drop-out or lazy. As a carpenter, He worked hard with His hands. The Apostle Paul made tents for a living while he carried on the work that God assigned him. Whatever work a Christian does is done unto the Lord. He should do his best at whatever his trade or vocation. He should be faithful, clean living, and honest. Whatever our secular work is, we are there to work for the Lord too. Are you working and witnessing to your fellow students/colleagues ?

If we are older and retired from our secular occupation, remember, the Christian never retires from the Lord's work. Retirement is a word that is not found in the Bible.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for teaching us, through the witness of Your Son, that work is a blessing. Help wherever I am, to work for You. In Jesus name. Amen.

15th August 2026

The Trinity

"Then a voice came from heaven,

“You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

Mark 1:11

Today's Bible Reading: Mark 1:9-11.

On a visit to Ireland, some years ago, I was overwhelmed by the abundance of decorative shamrocks. The little green, three-leafed plant could be found in every shop on seemingly everything—clothing, hats, jewellery and more!

More than just a prolific plant across Ireland, the shamrock was embraced for generations as a simple way to explain the Trinity, the historic Christian belief that God is One essence who eternally exists in three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. While all human explanations of the Trinity are inadequate, the shamrock is a helpful symbol because it’s one plant made of the same substance with three distinct leaves.

The word Trinity is not found in Scripture, but it summarises the theological truth we see explicit in passages where all three persons of the Trinity are present at the same time. When Jesus, God the Son, is baptised, God the Spirit is seen coming down from heaven “like a dove”, and God the Father’s voice is heard saying, “You are my beloved Son” (Mark 1:10-11).

Irish Christians used the shamrock because they wanted to help people know God. As we more fully understand the beauty of the Trinity, we are better able to know God and to worship Him “in Spirit and truth” (John 4:24).

Prayer: I worship You, Father, Son and Spirit, as one God acting together to extend love and salvation to all people. In Christ's name, I thank You. Amen.

14th August 2026

The Struggles of Life

"He Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree . . ."

1 Peter 2:24

Today's Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:10-13.

All life is a struggle—that is the nature of things. Even within our physical bodies, doctors tell us, a conflict for supremacy is going on. The bacteria in our bloodstream are waging a constant war against alien germs. The red corpuscles fight the white corpuscles constantly in an effort to maintain life within the body. A battle is also raging in the spiritual realm. “We fight,” the Bible says, “against the rulers of the darkness of this world” (Ephesians 6:12). Darkness hates light. A dog that would rather dig up a mouldy carcass to chew on than to have the finest, cleanest meal. He cannot help it—that is his nature. Mankind cannot help that it is their nature to respond to the lewd, the salacious, and the vile. They will have difficulty doing otherwise until they are born again. And until they are changed by the power of Christ, they will likely be at enmity against those who are associated with Christ.

Prayer: One True Living God, when I consider the work of You Son, Jesus on this earth—which led to His supreme sacrifice—I pray all my labour this day will glorify You, In His precious name, I pray. Amen.