28th July 2026

Peace. Perfect Peace

“Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap

nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them . . . ”

Matthew 6:26

Today's Bible Reading: Matthew 6:25-33.

Some track workers on a British railway line found a thrush’s nest under a rail-track. Peacefully sitting on her eggs, the hen was undisturbed by the roar of the fast trains above and around her. Someone has written a little verse which goes:

“Said the robin to the sparrow,‘I should really like to know, Why these anxious human beings Rush about and worry so.’Said the sparrow to the robin,‘Friend, I think that it must be, that they have no heavenly Father such as cares for you and me.'”

The Lord Jesus used the carefree attitude of the birds to underscore the fact that worrying is unnatural. I am learning in my own life, day by day, to keep my mind centred on Christ, and the worries and anxieties and concerns of the world pass, and nothing but “perfect peace” is left in the human heart. God has taken the responsibility for our care and worry.

Prayer: My Father in Heaven, I am happiest when I am fully trusting You. This day help me to be constantly grateful for Your care and faithfulness. In the Saviour's name. I pray. Amen. 

27th July 2026

The Power of Persistent Prayer

“Pray and not lose hope.”

Luke 18:1

Today's Bible Reading: Luke 18:1-8.

Luke 18, is filled with stories of power. It begins with the power of the widow’s persistence (v 1-8), then continues with the story of the tax collector and the Pharisee (v 9-14), which displays the power of a humble, repentant heart. The Lord's parable of the rich ruler (v 16-30) shows the negative power of possessions that can pull us away from God. The chapter concludes with the Lord Jesus healing power on full display as He heals the blind beggar Bartimaeus (v 35-43). These are some of the Lord's final acts and teachings before reaching the destination in His “journey to Jerusalem” 

The Lord Jesus taught that we should be persistent in our prayers; and that persistent prayer is powerful. In His parable of the persistent widow, a widow pleads repeatedly for justice from a corrupt judge. At first, he refused her, but “because this widow troubles me I will avenge her” (v 5).

With far more love, “shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him ?” (v 7). He will, said Jesus (v 8). As He inspires us, let us seek to persistently pray and never give up. In His time and perfect way, God will answer.

Prayer: Father God, I thank You for answering my persistent prayers. In Jesus name. Amen.

26th July 2026

Alone, But Not Forgotten

“The chief butler did not remember Joseph, but forgot him."

Genesis 40:23

Today's Bible Reading: Genesis 40:8–15; 20–23.

Joseph, must have felt quite alone as he sat in prison, unjustly accused of a crime, a sin he had not committed. There had been a glimmer of hope. God helped Joseph correctly interpret a dream from a fellow prisoner who happened to be a trusted servant of Pharaoh. Joseph told the man he would be restored to his position and asked the man to remember him and mention him to Pharaoh so Joseph could gain his freedom too (Genesis 40:14). But the man “did not remember Joseph; but forgot him” (v 23). For two more years, Joseph waited. In those years of waiting, without any sign that his circumstances would change, Joseph was never completely alone because God was with him. Eventually, the servant of Pharaoh remembered his promise and Joseph was released after correctly interpreting another dream (41:9-14). 

Regardless of circumstances that might make us feel that we have been forgotten, and the feelings of loneliness that creep in, we can cling to God’s reassuring promise to His children: “I will not forget you!” (Isaiah 49:15).

Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to reach out to You when I feel forgotten and remember that You are always with me. In the name of You Son, Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.