7th July 2026

Love Demonstrated

"God demonstrates His own love toward us,

in that while we were still sinners,

Christ died for us."

Romans 5:8 

Today's Bible Reading: Numbers 20:2-12.

We all do things, that we later regret. The same is true of many of the characters in the Bible. Even someone as exemplary in faith as Moses did something he later regretted. When the people of Israel were in the desert and water was scarce, they complained bitterly. So God gave Moses and Aaron specific instructions: “Speak to the rock before their eyes, and it will yield its water” (Numbers 20:8). But Moses reacted in anger, giving himself and Aaron credit for the miracle instead of God: “Hear now, you rebels, must we bring you water out of this rock?” (v 10). Then he disobeyed God directly and “raised his arm and struck the rock twice with his staff” (v 11).

Even though water flowed, there were tragic consequences. Neither Moses nor Aaron was allowed to enter the land God promised His people. But He was still merciful, allowing Moses to see it from afar (27:12-13).

As with Moses, God still mercifully meets us in the desert of our disobedience to Him. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, He kindly offers us forgiveness and hope. No matter where we’ve been or what we have done, if we turn to Him, He will lead us into life.

Prayer: Thank You, loving Father, that despite difficult consequences, You give me eternal hope. In You Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

6th July 2026

The Prayer of Unity

"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for

brethren to dwell together in unity"

Psalm 133:1

Today's Bible Reading: John 15:9-17.

As I study the subject of “separation” in the Old and New Testaments, I discover that the weight of Scripture lies in the direction of fellowship rather than separation. What is the great overwhelming evidence that we have passed from death unto life? It is love! Jesus Christ clearly was speaking of visible unity, such as can be seen by the world. His motive for praying was that the world might believe and the world might know. He prayed for unity among believers. God, who wills man’s unity in Christ, is a God of variety. So often we want everyone to be the same—to think and speak and believe as we do. Many Scripture passages could be called to witness that love is the real key to Christian unity. In the spirit of true humility, compassion, consideration, and unselfishness, we are to approach our problems, our work, and even our differences. May we therefore pursue one another in love, remembering that our unity in Christ is one of the clearest testimonies of the Gospel to a watching world.

Prayer: ternal Father, strong to save, in a world needing Your love, let me not judge those who love You too. You have made us all so different, Father. Teach me, by Your loving Holy Spirit, compassion and true unity. In the name of the Lord Jesus I pray. Amen.

5th July 2026

Restoration

"Who Himself bore our sins in His own body. . ."

1 Peter 1:24

Today's Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:21–25.

The disciple Peter, who had betrayed the Lord Jesus, but whom the Lord restored. In one of his letters, Peter highlights the importance of Christ dying for us: He bore our sins on the cross. In 1 Peter 2:24, the Bible says: “Who Himself (Jesus) bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.” His wounds bring us healing (v 24). And when we stray like wandering sheep, we can return “to the Shepherd and Overseer” of our souls (v 25). Peter shared the good news of Jesus Christ widely, wanting others, and all people to enjoy the restoration he himself had experienced.

The Messiah, Christ Jesus dying for the sins of others was the greatest act ever. This one act gives Peter a huge comfort. Peter's comfort and restoration, can be yours today, if you turn to Christ.

Prayer: Saving Lord Jesus, thank You for dying on the cross, so that I can be free from the burden of my sins. Help me to share Your love today. Amen.